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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater EngineerCITY OF IOWA CITY - Job Description Job Class #15-05 FLSA Exempt Civil Service Identification Position Title: Water Engineer Department: Public Works Division: Water Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Water / Water Superintendent Job Summary Under direction, designs and administers Public Works projects. Provides advanced technical engineering problem solving and design work. Writes specifications and contracts and serves as project leader on a variety of water infrastructure projects. Provides and updates distribution mapping and model. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Performs technical design, engineering, specifications and contract and construction documentations using computer-aided design, computer software and engineering calculations under the direction of a professional Engineer. Performs hydraulic assessments of water infrastructure. Reviews and updates computer models of water distribution and treatment systems. Conducts studies of plant operations to improve performance and cost efficiency. Completes studies related to present and potential water supply sources and stream conditions in and around Iowa City. Updates maps of the distribution system and as-built drawings of facilities. Integrates mapping with GIS and Asset Management software programs. Serves as project team leader for water infrastructure projects. Supervises the surveying, design, drafting and construction inspection of Public Works projects. Monitors work system and process activities of assigned project team members. Ensures adherence to rules, procedures and standards for administering Public Works projects. Maintains detailed notes about projects for the purpose of audit review and payment preparation. Monitors project expenditures and payments. Oversees permitting process for projects involving federal, state and local agencies. Job Class #15-05 Water Page 2 Updated 9/19/2016 Writes technical engineering specifications and contract documents. Serves as project engineer on projects involving outside contractors or water crews through all phases including planning, scheduling and construction. Performs Public Works project cost estimating for budgetary and bidding purposes. Reviews engineering calculations, plans, plats and construction drawings prepared by private consultants for compliance with Public Works requirements. Reviews shop drawings related to construction projects. Prepares operation and maintenance manuals. Assists in development of capital improvement program and budget. Provides information to public on Public Works plans and issues; responds to public inquiries and complaints; or refers to appropriate persons. Creates traffic plans and press releases. Attends City Council meetings; answers questions; presents project updates. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Physical and Environmental Conditions The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, vibration, and confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job Class #15-05 Water Page 3 Updated 9/19/2016 Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field from an institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body required plus at least 6 months of related experience. Must possess an Engineer Intern Certificate within one year of hire. Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience and Certification One year of experience in the engineering field preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of engineering and land surveying principles and practices. Knowledge of street, storm water, sanitary sewer, and water distribution design. Knowledge of construction methods and materials. Skills in engineering problem solving and conflict resolution. Skills in managing complex projects. Skills in technical writing. Skills in operating computer and various engineering design and drafting software. Ability to make decisions in stressful situations and communicate effectively. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, blueprints, easement documents, engineering reports, design manuals and contract documents. Ability to perform technical engineering calculations. Ability to attend work regularly. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.