Water Engineer​/Project Manager; CIP Water

Position: Water Engineer/Project Manager (CIP Water)
This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that makes decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation.

We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

* The opportunity to make a difference in our community

* Career Advancement Programs

* Employee well-being program

* Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package

* Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center

* Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

About Castle Rock Water:

You can't live without water, and Castle Rock Water can't function without great employees. We're on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference.

Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock's more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it's consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State.

Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization.

WATER ENGINEER

Salary Range: $77,001.60 - $, Annually, DOQ/E

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* May provide analyses and information for the systems, supporting requirements of the Town's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) water quality permit program.

* May provide design and technical support to project managers on CIP projects. Work may include water, wastewater, stormwater and water resources related projects.

* Manages design and construction of a variety of small-scale CIP projects including water, wastewater, water resources and stormwater. Directs design consultants, construction contractors, construction inspectors, and Town Staff as needed to achieve CIP project objectives.

* Communicates with utility customers, citizens, general public, landowners, and other stakeholders on issues related to CIP project design and construction. Addresses and resolves project related stakeholder concerns.

* Solicits and procures (in accordance with the Town's competitive purchasing policies) engineering, survey, construction, and inspection services needed to complete CIP projects. Prepares and oversees Request for Proposals, Requests for Quotes, Requests for Qualifications, and Invitations to Bid. Conducts associated interviews, evaluates proposals, and awards contracts. Reviews and processes invoices and pay applications. Manages project budgets and negotiates contract amendments and change orders.

* Prepares memos and presentations for Town Council, Water Commission and other public meetings.

* Provides construction observation and documentation for projects. Monitors adherence to contract documents. Resolves construction issues with contractors in the field. Oversees project testing, commissioning, punchlist/warranty item resolution, and overall project closeout activities.

* Reviews CIP and development engineering plans submitted by consultants, Town staff, and developers for accuracy and compliance with Town regulations, permit requirements, and engineering standards.

* Evaluates proposed infrastructure and facilities for connectivity into existing Town infrastructure.

* Provides long-range planning and input for the utility systems needed to support new development, CIP projects, upgrades, and operational functions.

* Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering field or related discipline

Experience:

Experience with AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems (ESRI), Info Water, and Info Sewer preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Required:

* A valid Colorado driver's license

* Enrollment as a Colorado Engineer Intern (EI) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of civil engineering, water resources, construction and surveying.

* Ability to become knowledgeable about the Town's existing…