Engineer, Capital Improvement Program - Water and Wastewater Treatment

Trinity River Authority of Texas•Arlington, TX

About The Position

This position provides capital improvement program (CIP) planning, design review, and development services for water and wastewater treatment projects. The Engineer directs and coordinates professional services contracts and reviews engineering designs and specifications prepared by Authority consultants. The role works with contracting parties, consultants, internal departments, agencies, and customer cities to advance projects and communicate the Authority’s goals and recommendations. It also manages design activities to meet project budgets and schedules, supports the Capital Program Management System, and may serve as Assistant Manager, Engineering Services Water and Wastewater Treatment in that staff member’s absence. The position follows general professional standards and methods, adheres to policies and procedures, and receives general supervisory direction. Duties are generally performed in an office, with periodic fieldwork and possible abnormal hours and stress related to project issues, contracts, and meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
At least five years of experience in a municipality, governmental entity, water utility agency, engineering firm, or similar background.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Professional Engineer licensure is required.
General knowledge of water utilities and the design requirements of various governmental agencies in the water industry.
Effective communication, administrative, and management skills for handling multiple concurrent capital projects, along with public relations ability.
Mental alertness.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical, or another technical field related to water and wastewater is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate planning efforts with potential and present contracting parties and consultants for water and wastewater services and related projects.
Administer and manage multiple concurrent consultant contracts for planning and design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, coordinating with design consultants to produce quality deliverables.
Prepare written communications for the Board of Directors, Board committees, and other agency groups, and deliver oral presentations to customer cities recommending actions regarding developmental activities.
Coordinate with Land Rights, Planning, Design and Construction Administration, GIS, and Operations departments throughout project development.
Manage the design function for water and wastewater treatment facilities to ensure capital project budgets, schedules, and plan reviews are met or completed accurately and on time.
Assist with the use, development, recommendation, and integration of a centralized Capital Program Management System (CPMS) to update capital improvement plan implementation and funding needs.
Participate in developing and implementing the Authority’s design and construction guidance criteria.
Maintain good public relations with present and potential contracting parties through appropriate oral and written communication of the Authority’s goals and objectives.
May serve as Assistant Manager, Engineering Services Water and Wastewater Treatment in that staff member’s absence.
Negotiate, review, and recommend professional service invoices; recommend authorization of funds within engineering service agreements, including invoice approvals and special service requests, and interlocal agreements with agencies and customer cities.