City of Kennewick
Utility Services Capital Projects Engineer
City of Kennewick, Kennewick, Washington, United States, 99536
Overview
Utility Services Capital Projects Engineer Responsibilities
Directs, supervises and manages the activities of the design and construction of water, sewer and drainage infrastructure for the Public Works Department, including design, surveying and right-of-way acquisition activities. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with consulting engineers, designers, contractors, Federal, State and local agency representatives, property owners, utility companies, the general public and other City employees. Manages and oversees consultant design services for water, sewer and drainage facilities for the Water & Sewer Services Division, including design, survey and right-of-way activities for utility infrastructure projects in the City (water/sewer infrastructure, plant upgrades, reservoir and booster station construction, wastewater lift stations, trunk lines, drainage facilities). Develops and monitors goals and objectives to efficiently accomplish tasks related to design and construction of water, sewer and drainage infrastructure. Develops cost estimates for Department projects and funding applications. Reviews the work of subordinates and consultants to ensure conformance with sound engineering practices and applicable environmental, Federal, State and City standards and regulations. Approves and stamps design documents and specifications prepared under supervision. Represents the Public Works Department before citizens, interest groups and federal/state/local governmental agencies. Addresses concerns and complaints from the public and others, analyzes solutions and recommends corrective action as needed. Develops proposals and oversees selection, negotiation and administration of consulting engineering agreements. Assists in the preparation of updates for the Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Plan, Water System Comprehensive Plan, General Sewer Plan and Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan, and the Comprehensive Stormwater Plan. Assists in preparation of and monitors the Utility Services Division Capital Improvement budget. Coordinates activities with other City departments. Prepares reports and presentations for the Department, City Council and other agencies. Supervises development of and revisions to City engineering standards and specifications. Acts as a mentor and technical resource for subordinate supervisors and staff; provides training and development of subordinate staff. Conducts performance evaluations, administers discipline; participates in hiring, termination and pay change recommendations of Section staff. Oversees the maintenance of office records, maps, construction project documents and related records, including as-built record drawings of all public and private development work. Minimum Qualifications
Extensive managerial experience and background in civil engineering principles related to water, sewer and drainage design, construction, maintenance and repair. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of three years of experience administering municipal engineering projects, including at least one year of supervisory experience, or any combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties listed above. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Must pass a criminal background investigation. Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality. Must maintain a level of mental and physical fitness required to perform the essential functions of this classification. Knowledge and Abilities
Comprehensive Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering, specifically related to the design, rehabilitation, construction, inspection, and repair of water, sewer and drainage facilities; Municipal public works planning, design and administration; Contract management and administration. Considerable Knowledge Of: Management practices and procedures; Supervisory practices and techniques; Project planning and project management principles and practices; Accounting and financial management; Federal, State and environmental rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to: Make clear and concise presentations at formal meetings such as Commission and City Council meetings; Plan, organize and direct the work of subordinates; Plan, organize and direct engineering programs and projects; Communicate effectively orally and in writing; Operate a computer and be familiar with computer-aided-design and drafting and related business software. Seniority and Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Government Administration
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Utility Services Capital Projects Engineer Responsibilities
Directs, supervises and manages the activities of the design and construction of water, sewer and drainage infrastructure for the Public Works Department, including design, surveying and right-of-way acquisition activities. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with consulting engineers, designers, contractors, Federal, State and local agency representatives, property owners, utility companies, the general public and other City employees. Manages and oversees consultant design services for water, sewer and drainage facilities for the Water & Sewer Services Division, including design, survey and right-of-way activities for utility infrastructure projects in the City (water/sewer infrastructure, plant upgrades, reservoir and booster station construction, wastewater lift stations, trunk lines, drainage facilities). Develops and monitors goals and objectives to efficiently accomplish tasks related to design and construction of water, sewer and drainage infrastructure. Develops cost estimates for Department projects and funding applications. Reviews the work of subordinates and consultants to ensure conformance with sound engineering practices and applicable environmental, Federal, State and City standards and regulations. Approves and stamps design documents and specifications prepared under supervision. Represents the Public Works Department before citizens, interest groups and federal/state/local governmental agencies. Addresses concerns and complaints from the public and others, analyzes solutions and recommends corrective action as needed. Develops proposals and oversees selection, negotiation and administration of consulting engineering agreements. Assists in the preparation of updates for the Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Plan, Water System Comprehensive Plan, General Sewer Plan and Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan, and the Comprehensive Stormwater Plan. Assists in preparation of and monitors the Utility Services Division Capital Improvement budget. Coordinates activities with other City departments. Prepares reports and presentations for the Department, City Council and other agencies. Supervises development of and revisions to City engineering standards and specifications. Acts as a mentor and technical resource for subordinate supervisors and staff; provides training and development of subordinate staff. Conducts performance evaluations, administers discipline; participates in hiring, termination and pay change recommendations of Section staff. Oversees the maintenance of office records, maps, construction project documents and related records, including as-built record drawings of all public and private development work. Minimum Qualifications
Extensive managerial experience and background in civil engineering principles related to water, sewer and drainage design, construction, maintenance and repair. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of three years of experience administering municipal engineering projects, including at least one year of supervisory experience, or any combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties listed above. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Must pass a criminal background investigation. Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality. Must maintain a level of mental and physical fitness required to perform the essential functions of this classification. Knowledge and Abilities
Comprehensive Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering, specifically related to the design, rehabilitation, construction, inspection, and repair of water, sewer and drainage facilities; Municipal public works planning, design and administration; Contract management and administration. Considerable Knowledge Of: Management practices and procedures; Supervisory practices and techniques; Project planning and project management principles and practices; Accounting and financial management; Federal, State and environmental rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to: Make clear and concise presentations at formal meetings such as Commission and City Council meetings; Plan, organize and direct the work of subordinates; Plan, organize and direct engineering programs and projects; Communicate effectively orally and in writing; Operate a computer and be familiar with computer-aided-design and drafting and related business software. Seniority and Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Government Administration
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