Civil Engineer II - Water​/Wastewater

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Job Summary

The Civil Engineer II performs professional engineering and project management for water and wastewater projects. Provide expertise and lead a team of individuals in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transmission, distribution, and pumping systems. Provide technical knowledge in hydraulics, internal design, and constructability reviews.

Job Details

The salary range for this position is $ - $ annually with a hiring range of $ - $, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be open until filled.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and manage water and wastewater capital projects with other City staff, local, state, and federal governmental agencies, engineers, contractors, and the public in order to sustain or enhance service levels to the public.
• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP's) and then select, administer and manage contracts for and review the design of capital projects by consultants from conceptual studies to final design.
• Negotiate utility easements with property owners.
• Manage the bidding process for construction projects according to City policies and procedures.
• Procure contractors and provide construction management oversight, including construction inspection services, for water and wastewater projects.
• Manage construction contracts to ensure budget, contract and schedule compliance.
• Advise the City regarding unforeseen construction problems and negotiate change orders with contractors.
• Supervise and ensure completion of as-built construction plans by contractors and consultants.
• Prepare purchase orders and other project correspondence, review and approve contractor pay estimates.
• Complete the Project Management tasks listed above with significant input and assistance from the Senior Civil Engineer.
• Assist in preparation of the utility capital budget while developing pre-concept, preliminary, and final cost estimates for each project.
• During emergency operations, manage complex projects and teams working to repair infrastructure and return service to customers.
• During emergencies, each position is expected to provide thorough documentation of work completed and decisions made.
• Complete small designs to ensure these repairs are made.
• Review and revise City Master Plans and Development Standards on a periodic basis.
• Assist development review staff in ensuring planned utilities associated with developments are accurately sized and can be maintained by staff in the future, and conform to adopted master plans.
• Meet and confer with the general public and customers regarding water and wastewater systems.
• Prepare agenda items and make presentations regarding important projects to the Loveland Utilities Commission, Construction Advisory Board, Planning Commission, County Flood Review Board, and City Council.

Other Job Functions

• Compose a wide range of written communications ranging from memos and letters to detailed reports in support of the utility's mission to provide reliable service to customers.
• Maintain an understanding of current water and wastewater state standards as well as trends in the industry relating to design and construction activities.
• Provide guidance to support staff and consultants in the collection of field information and design work.
• Advise the City on recommended design or specification changes for ease of construction or technical correctness.
• Collect field data and supervise its collection, analyzing it for its quality and relevance to a project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Level And Management Expectations

This position has no supervisory or management responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education: Required: 4‑Year/Bachelor's Degree – Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or closely related field. Eight (8) years of education and/or experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.

Experience: Required: 8 years of responsible engineering experience related to the design and construction of public water and wastewater systems, in addition to any experience used to satisfy the…