Wastewater

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

12h

About The Position

The Civil Engineer performs professional engineering and project management for water and wastewater infrastructure. The role provides technical expertise and leads staff in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transmission, distribution, and pumping systems. It also supports the Utility’s participation in the City’s development review process and provides technical analysis related to hydraulics, design, and constructability. At Level I, the engineer prepares requests for proposals and administers consultant contracts for capital project design; negotiates with property owners to secure utility easements; administers competitive bidding; procures contractors; and provides construction management oversight, including inspection services. The role manages construction contracts, addresses unforeseen construction issues, assists with change-order negotiations, verifies as-built drawings, handles project correspondence and purchase orders, and reviews contractor pay applications. With direction from a Senior Civil Engineer, the Level I engineer performs project management duties and supports emergency operations with minor repairs and limited design solutions. The role also contributes to updates of City Master Plans and Development Standards and supports development review. At Level II, the engineer coordinates and manages water and wastewater capital projects with internal departments, external agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public. The role oversees consultant and construction contracts, project planning and design, technical analyses, constructability reviews, easements and property rights, procurement and construction, budgets, schedules, scopes, cost estimates, and capital budget support. It also contributes to Utility planning documents and development review, and participates in emergency response by managing repair projects, preparing design solutions, and documenting work and decisions. The position may present to City boards, commissions, and Council; prepare written communications ranging from memos to detailed reports; maintain current knowledge of applicable standards and industry practices; and guide support staff and consultants in field information collection and design work. There are no manager or supervisor expectations for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, or a closely related field; eight years of education and/or experience may substitute for the degree.
Level I: Four years of responsible engineering experience related to the design and construction of public water and wastewater systems. Without a bachelor’s degree, at least 12 years of combined education and/or experience is required.
Level II: Eight years of responsible engineering experience related to the design and construction of public water and wastewater systems. Without a bachelor’s degree, at least 16 years of combined education and/or experience is required.
Valid driver’s license.
Current Colorado Professional Engineer registration, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire, is required; current Colorado Professional Engineer registration is required for Level II.
Thorough understanding of administration, design, and construction of public water and wastewater systems, including pressurized potable water distribution, storage tanks, pump stations, gravity sewer, and lift stations.
Knowledge of pipe materials and joining mechanisms, coating systems, rehabilitation techniques, and constructability analysis.
Knowledge and experience in budgeting, design, administration, delivery methods, and construction management for water and wastewater utility infrastructure.
Knowledge of project management, GIS, AutoCAD, and hydraulic modeling software and computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience reviewing and enforcing standards for water and wastewater infrastructure on site and land development projects, or designing and managing projects that include public water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare requests for proposals and administer consultant contracts for capital project design, reviewing design documents from conceptual through final stages.
Negotiate with property owners to secure required utility easements and, at Level II, acquire and manage easements and other property rights.
Administer competitive bidding and oversee procurement of contractors in accordance with City policies and requirements.
Provide construction management oversight, coordinate inspection services, and oversee construction activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Manage project contracts, budgets, schedules, and scopes, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and approved project parameters.
Review contractor pay applications and requests, prepare project correspondence and purchase orders, and maintain project documentation.
Evaluate unforeseen construction issues, recommend solutions, and assist with or negotiate contract change orders and modifications.
Ensure contractor- and consultant-prepared as-built construction drawings are complete, accurate, and compliant.
Perform project management duties; at Level I, work under direction from the Senior Civil Engineer and support emergency operations with minor repairs and limited design solutions.
Coordinate and manage capital projects with internal departments, external agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public.
Lead and review project planning, design, technical analyses, constructability reviews, and development-related utility evaluations.
Prepare and review cost estimates, support capital budget development, and contribute to updates of Utility master plans, standards, and related planning documents.
Evaluate proposed development infrastructure for utility sizing, maintainability, compliance with adopted standards, and long-term operational needs.
Participate in emergency response by managing repair projects, preparing design solutions, and documenting work and decisions.
Present or prepare agenda materials on Utility projects for City boards, commissions, and Council, as applicable.
Compose memos, letters, reports, and other written communications in support of the Utility’s mission.
Maintain knowledge of water and wastewater standards, regulations, State standards trends, and industry practices related to design and construction.
Provide guidance to support staff and consultants collecting field information and performing design work.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two medical plans, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
Dedicated employee health and wellness center.
Discounted Chilson Center passes.
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave.
Flexible spending accounts, including dependent care.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary critical illness coverage.
Retirement plans including 401a, 457, and Roth options, with company match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary 529 College Invest program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral program.
Personal and professional development opportunities.
Employee recognition program.
Work-life balance.
Market-based pay and regular performance reviews.
Eligibility for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program through local government employment.