Water Engineer/Project Manager (CIP Water)

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

Salary Range: 

Water Engineer: $35.58 - $49.82 hourly

Project Manager: $89,377.60 - $125,153.60 annually

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community 
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer 

About Castle Rock Water:
You can’t live without water, and Castle Rock Water can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference.
 
Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock’s more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it’s consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State.
 
Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Water Engineer:

• May provide analyses and information for the  systems, supporting requirements of the Town’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) water quality permit program.
• May provide design and technical support to project managers on CIP projects. Work may include water, wastewater, stormwater and water resources related projects.
• Manages design and construction of a variety of small-scale CIP projects including water, wastewater, water resources and stormwater. Directs design consultants, construction contractors, construction inspectors, and Town Staff as needed to achieve CIP project objectives.
• Communicates with utility customers, citizens, general public, landowners, and other stakeholders on issues related to CIP project design and construction.  Addresses and resolves project related stakeholder concerns. 
• Solicits and procures (in accordance with the Town’s competitive purchasing policies) engineering, survey, construction, and inspection services needed to complete CIP projects.  Prepares and oversees Request for Proposals, Requests for Quotes, Requests for Qualifications, and Invitations to Bid.  Conducts associated interviews, evaluates proposals, and awards contracts.  Reviews and processes invoices and pay applications.  Manages project budgets and negotiates contract amendments and change orders. 
• Prepares memos and presentations for Town Council, Water Commission and other public meetings.  
• Provides construction observation and documentation for projects.  Monitors adherence to contract documents.  Resolves construction issues with contractors in the field.  Oversees project testing, commissioning, punchlist/warranty item resolution, and overall project closeout activities. 
• Reviews CIP and development engineering plans submitted by consultants, Town staff, and developers for accuracy and compliance with Town regulations, permit requirements, and engineering standards.
• Evaluates proposed infrastructure and facilities for connectivity into existing Town infrastructure.
• Provides long-range planning and input for the utility systems needed to support new development, CIP projects, upgrades, and operational functions. 
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Project Manager (CIP Water):

• Determines general scope of work, cost estimates and schedule for capital projects
• Oversees acquisition of easements and deeds and coordinates projects with other Town departments and outside agencies including consultants, developers, utilities regulators and landowners. Prepares feasibility studies and operational analysis reports. Coordinates public and stakeholder involvement. Prepares Council, Commission and public presentations
• Manages project design process and schedule. Prepares RFPs, conducts interviews and awards design contracts. Facilitates design team meetings. Reviews and revises contract drawings and specifications. May perform design work for specific projects using computer software
• Develops project construction schedule and manages construction phase. Oversees preparation of bid documentation and awarding of contracts. Obtains applicable permits and coordinates work items with Town staff, consultants, utilities and contractors. Conducts field evaluations and approves change orders. Monitors adherence to plans, contracts, safety standards and schedules. Addresses citizen concerns
• Manages project budgets, schedule and warranty. Processes pay requests and reviews change orders. Prepares warranty fact forms. Follows up on warranty issues by determining responsible party and coordinate repair
• Ensures design and construction is in accordance with Town standards and contract documents
• Ensures internal and external projects are in accordance with water and wastewater regulations
• Provides engineering support to water & wastewater maintenance operations
• Conducts on-site project evaluations and attend out of office meetings.
• Provides engineering design and analysis on water & wastewater capital projects including potable and non-potable water distribution systems, collection system piping, water pump stations, sanitary lift stations, water treatment, potable water storage tanks, pressure reducing valves, etc.  
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Customer Service/Communication:

Communicates with all levels of Town staff, developers, contractors, outside agencies and citizens.

Decision Making:

Work is performed within authorized limits prescribed by the supervisor and policy.  Finished work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines.  Supervisor is available to assist in solving complex problems. 

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Experience:

Water Engineer: Experience with AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems (ESRI), InfoWater, and InfoSewer preferred.

Project Manager: Four (4) years of closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required: 

• A valid Colorado driver's license
• Engineer: Enrollment as a Colorado Engineer Intern (EI) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Project Manager: Colorado Professional Engineer's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Engineer:

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of civil engineering, water resources, construction and surveying.
• Ability to become knowledgeable about the Town’s existing infrastructure.
• Ability to perform a variety of engineering analyses related to water, wastewater and stormwater.
• Ability to perform work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage quality, budget and schedule of capital improvement projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of office software (MSWord, MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint and Geographic Information Systems). 

Project Manager:

• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal capital project design and project management, civil engineering, surveying, construction inspection and coordination
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pumping systems as it relates to water systems.
• Ability to plan and act as lead worker on assigned projects
• Experience in design and construction of utilities, roadway, parks or development projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills with all staff levels and backgrounds
• Working knowledge of office software (MSWord, MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint and CAD)
• Advanced knowledge and ability to read and understand contract documents, drawings and specifications
• Ability to apply Town standards and polices to the management of capital projects
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with citizens, developers, contractors, Town staff and project stakeholders
• Ability to make appropriate independent decisions and provide solutions to complex problems
• Ability to conduct on-site project evaluations and travel to meetings either within or outside Town limits
• Ability and willingness to follow-up on issues until final resolution is achieved.   

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work for long periods of time
• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds 
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens 

Work Environment: 

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment
• This position will conduct on-site project evaluations and attend out of office meetings

Equipment Used: 

• Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer system
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and driving record check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer.