Principal Engineer – Water and Wastewater Treatment

Position Description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Hiring Range: $87,367 - $135,428. This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 sign-on bonus that will be paid upon successful completion of the new hire's six-month probationary period. Internal promotional/transfer hires are not eligible for bonus.

Hours:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., flexible The City of Durham's Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for the residents and businesses of Durham. Our mission is to provide cost effective water and wastewater services that meet customers' expectations and all regulatory requirements.

If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, and providing excellent customer service then bring your skills and talent to Durham!

DWM owns and operates two surface water treatment plants, two large high hazard dams, two water reclamation facilities, approximately 1,300 miles of water mains, six water storage tanks, and a collection system with 1,200 miles of gravity mains, 33,000 manholes, and 65 lift stations. The Utility Engineering Division is made up of a highly engaged team of professionals that manage capital projects aimed at improving, expanding, and maintaining these critical assets.

We are seeking a self-motivated principal engineer/project manager to assist in this effort. This position will focus primarily on improvements to our water treatment plants, water reclamation facilities, high hazard dams, raw water pump stations, and finished water storage tanks. Based on the background, experience, and interests of the selected candidate, projects assignments could also involve sewer collection and/or water distribution projects.

With a five-year capital budget of over 2.4 billion dollars, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a wide variety of interesting and important projects.

The selected candidate will act as an owner representative for a variety of water/wastewater capital projects from inception to completion. This includes management through all project phases including, but not limited to, scope and budget development, procurement of consultants/contractors, contract administration, engineering evaluation/planning, preliminary engineering, detailed design, permitting, land/easement acquisition, construction bidding, construction, and project close out. Responsibilities will also include preparing agenda items for City Council consideration, negotiating change orders and contract amendments, assisting the Engineering Manager with development of the 10-year CIP budget, coordinating with operations and maintenance divisions, providing support on various environmental regulatory issues, conducing public hearings or outreach efforts, and assisting with staff training.

The position requires independent evaluation and analysis of complex engineering issues, and the exercise of professional judgment to progress projects to completion within required time frames and approved budgets. The position requires working closely with a diverse group of professionals such as inspectors, operations and maintenance staff, and finance/accounting staff.

• Serves as a lead for capital project management on large, complex and/or multiple projects
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes engineering request for proposals/qualifications, contracts, agreements, reports, studies, presentations, plans, specifications, bids, and other documentation
• Develops and administers contracts; develops project scope, budgets, and schedules; reviews design submittals from internal and external staff; provides technical expertise and consultation to City departments and external agencies
• Oversees data collection and analysis; maintains records, logs, and databases; tracks post-implementation project progress and requirements
• Designs, implements, and evaluates special projects
• Manages projects, programs, and assigned department operations; develops…