BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:Performs assigned duties necessary to assist both the Engineering and Construction Department and the Operations Department with the management, administration and completion of assigned engineering related projects and activities of the District.

Typical/Essential Duties:

• Under the direction of the Senior Engineer assists with capital improvement project planning, budget development and scheduling of design and construction activities. Reviews studies and other documents prepared by consultants, developers and others, and assists with preparing recommendations for review by the Assistant Director of Engineering and Construction and other members of the Executive Staff.
• Provides process, system and other forms of engineering technical support to the Operations Department. Reviews and evaluates various types of operating systems, processes and procedures for the purpose of identifying potential problems, and then recommends appropriate solutions. Works with consultants and contractors as needed to ensure proper implementation of approved corrective actions. Provides other forms of engineering related technical assistance to the Operations Department as needed and requested.
• Assists with management of capital improvement projects by guiding and overseeing activities performed by engineering consultants, construction managers, inspectors, and contractors as they relate to rights-of-way acquisition, design construction and initiation of service. Also assist with the administration of construction contracts by conducting meetings, reviewing periodic contractor pay applications, administering change orders, and negotiating change order prices.
• Maintains project quality assurance by reviewing and interpreting plan documents, specifications, and inspection reports, and acts as a liaison with contractors, design engineers, various governmental agencies and other utilities as assigned.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Four (4) years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related field of engineering.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of specifically related professional experience.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Texas is required. Professional experience working for a water and/or wastewater utility or in utility construction management is preferred.
• Experience managing utility relocation related to highway improvements and development reviews is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read and interpreted construction plan documents, license agreements, survey field notes, and contract documents.
• Work requires the ability to write correspondence, scientific and technical reports, proposals and presentations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to staff, customers, consultants and Board Members in writing.
• Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations, algebra, and trigonometry.
• Must pass pre-employment Drug Screen, Physical Exam, and applicable Background Checks.

Starting Salary Range: $68,405 to $84,822 (DOQ)

Normal Work Hours & Location:8:00am to 5:00pm – Monday thru Friday

TO APPLY: visit http://www.utrwd.com/Employment.html - Click on “APPLICATION” and follow instructions.

Application deadline: August 20, 2019