Utilities Engineer

City of Seguin•Seguin, TX

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About The Position

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provides engineering support to all Utility Capital improvement projects. Participates in utility project management for construction projects to include: water,/ wastewater, and electric, review of plans and contract documents, contract negotiations and administration, quality assurance, negotiation of change orders, preparation of cost estimates, monitoring of work progress and review of plans to ensure conformance with City requirements. The Utility Engineer will work closely with consulting engineering firms during development of construction documents, evaluation of bid submittals and administration of the project. This position will also participate in identifying and planning future utility projects.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of: professional engineering design, field and utility operations.
Excellent working knowledge of and ability to: apply general management principals; and interpret and communicate to others rules, regulations, and guidelines prepared by state and federal agencies on a variety of programs.
Knowledge of: budget procedures and practices and contract management.
Ability to: recognize, evaluate, and respond adequately to a variety of policy issues faced by the city; communicate and evaluate a variety of data and to make sound decisions regarding those data as they apply to providing services; successfully establish working relationships with other city employees and with the general public; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications.
High school graduation, or its equivalent , and a civil engineering degree, plus at least three years of experience specifically in the utility engineering (water, wastewater, electric) / project management field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
State of Texas Class C driver's license or available alternate means of transportation.

Responsibilities

Works closely with Department Directors and Senior Utilities Engineer to develop Utility capital improvement projects
Works closely with consulting engineers in project planning, organizing, and management
Participates in the management and inspections of water, sewer, and electric utilities related projects
Inspects city facilities and work crews in the field to ensure that assignments are being carried out properly and that work quality and safety standards are being maintained
Inspects utility capital improvement projects for completeness and quality of work and compliance with mandated standards
Responds to citizen requests
Participates in the City's GIS/GPS mapping system development and maintenance
Assures that adequate departmental activities records are maintained and that appropriate periodic and special reports are prepared and distributed
Provides guidance and problem-solving in field situations
Reviews plans for City utility projects
Assists the in calculating utility impact fees
Oversees construction projects including requests for proposals, receiving bids, recommending successful bidder, contract compliance, approval for pay requests, and project acceptance
Assists in developing and updating a Five-Year Utility Capital Improvement Plan
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.