Civil Engineer (Water​/Wastewater

Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer Salary Range: $74,172.80 - $ Civil Engineer (with PE) Salary Range: $81,910.40 - $

This position performs engineering functions in support of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of city infrastructure.

• Provides professional engineering expertise in the design and construction of streets, sidewalks, trails, storm drains, sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment, water supply and distribution, and buildings; prepares plans and cost estimates; evaluates alternative construction materials and methods; modifies large engineering projects design under contract by architectural and engineering firms.
• Supervises or participates in the design, preparation, and implementation of construction documents for Public Works and/or Dothan Utilities projects; supervises and participates in the preparation of engineering specifications; resolves difficult or unusual engineering problems.
• Oversees compliance with all City operating permits such as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits, Alabama Department of Environmental Management water system permit, stormwater permit, and stormwater and utility ordinances; supervises illicit discharge detection and elimination; coordinates with city departments to ensure permit compliance; oversees construction site stormwater runoff control and management; coordinates public education and outreach.
• Monitors engineering work performed by contractors while in progress; reviews final products for compliance with specifications; recommends revisions and/or acceptance.
• Manages the Capacity Assurance Program by reviewing, analyzing, and providing supporting documentation. (Wastewater)
• Reviews utility plans, new service connections, flow monitoring reports, and construction administration and inspection reports; generates utility capital and maintenance orders, rain gauge data, general maintenance orders, etc.
• Manages the EPA AOC MOM programs and the City's SID program to include: the Continuing Sewer System Assessment Program (CSSAP);
  Pump Station, Gravity Line, and Force Main Preventative Maintenance Programs (PMPs);
  Inter-Jurisdictional Agreement (IJA) Program; and Sewer Overflow Response Plan (SORP). (Wastewater)
• Provides professional civil engineering expertise in the design of wastewater and water utilities and facilities; prepares bid documents, plans and cost estimates. Evaluates alternative construction materials and methods to ensure quality construction at reasonable cost.
• Performs management and work tasks required to review wastewater and water utility designs for conformance with standards and constructability to include review of hydraulic calculations for proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments; provides comments on private development proposals, plans and specifications submitted to the City for approval; and assists in consolidating comments prepared by others.
• Prepares Professional Service contract specifications to secure professional engineering services for larger engineering projects; evaluates proposals received, recommends best firm for each project.
• Reviews, implements, manages, modifies, and develops standard operational procedures.
• Works with the information management system by creating work orders, creating searches, analyzing data, creating reports, red-lining drawings, and reviewing work completed and making recommendations for improvements.
• Assists Management in preparing Department budget, monitoring expenditures, writing purchase orders, preparing reports, and preparing specifications on specialized equipment for specialized projects.
• Inspects field work in progress and upon completion; makes notes and keeps related records; provides technical guidance to field personnel.
• Provides expertise and project management of city environmental projects and issues.
• Collects and analyzes a variety of data to complete a variety of reports, correspondence, studies, and draft ordinances.
• Reviews and provides comments on private development proposals and plans and specifications submitted to the city for approval.
• Provides engineering support to all city departments.
• Interprets codes and designs standards for technical staff, inspectors, A and E firms, developers, and the public.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of city codes and standards.
• Knowledge of the methods, technology, equipment, and material used in construction projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards associated with the work.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods and practices used in design, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, repair and construction work of utility systems.
• Skill in making…