Senior Utility Water/Wastewater Engineer Supervisor

Description

Are you looking for a fascinating and unique job opportunity? Do you want to help make a difference in helping to serve our community?

Check out this great full-time position in the Customer Service Department at Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority.

Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA, pronounced Aqua) provides the drinking water and wastewater services to the people living and working within its service area. The service area is comprised of about 3,500 residences and businesses located primarily in Arapahoe and northern Douglas Counties. 

ACWWA offers excellent benefits that include a pension plan with 5% match, Health, Vision and Dental coverage, Life insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave. 

Why Work for ACWWA?

ACWWA is a dynamic and positive place to work with passionate employees. ACWWA provides excellent benefits including a 

• 100% employer paid health insurance, dental, vision, 
• HRA contributions, 
• 11 paid holidays, 
• 3% employer contributions to employee retirement plus      up to 5% matching retirement contribution program, 
• wellness reimbursement,
• volunteer time      off,
• vacation, 
• sick time,
• short term      disability and many more. 

More information about ACWWA can be found at www.ACWWA.com

JOB SUMMARY: 

Plans, organizes, and directs multiple complex utilities projects with the Capital Improvements Program for the Water Department under the supervision of the Manager of Capital Improvements. Oversees the work of others in the engineering department, manage projects and ensuring the projects are completed on time.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

The Senior Utility Water/Wastewater engineer will assist with the implementation of water and wastewater projects under the supervision of the Director of Engineering Services.

· Perform engineering duties on in-house projects of various sizes and types.

· Lead and/or assist with the management of the design, bidding, construction, and administration of projects associated with ACWWA’s water and wastewater infrastructure.

· Assist with programs such as asset management, regulatory compliance, and industrial pretreatment.

· Work with other departments to resolve operational and engineering issues.

· Coordinate with all departments as needed to successfully execute projects and to provide updates and reports to key stakeholders. 

· Work with consulting engineers, contractors, and other agencies to facilitate the successful completion of projects.

· Assist in developing operational priorities, goals, and objectives.

· Asist with development of capital improvement projects and negotiate agreements.

· Oversees the work of engineers and technicians, managing projects, ensuring the projects are completed on time and aligned with the organization goals.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with project team members.

· Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

· Experience with relevant local, state, and federal regulations and special districts organizations.

· Knowledge of current engineering design and construction principles and practices applicable to public utilities engineering projects

· Experience with water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection

· Experience with construction administration and observation.

· Experience with water and sewer system modeling software

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific, technical, and legal documents. 

· Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  

· Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and boards of directors.

EDUCATION and SKILLS

1. Required: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major in civil engineering. Preference given to applicants with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from a 4-year ABET accredited college or university. 

2. Required: 10 years of experience in water / wastewater / civil engineering

3. Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado or have the ability to obtain registration within 6 months. 

4. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.