Civil Engineer II - Wastewater- W&S Infrastructure - City of Greeley

The City of Greeley is seeking a Civil Engineer I or II that will provide project management of multiple, simple to complex projects concurrently.

Salary Range:   

Civil Engineer Level I:  $72,900  - $102,100

Civil Engineer Level II: $88,200  - $112,300

Short Job Description:

The City of Greeley is seeking a Civil Engineer I or II that will provide project management of multiple, simple to complex projects concurrently.  This position will be responsible for the planning, permitting, design, and construction of the City’s wastewater infrastructure, including both the collection system and treatment plant.  

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a Civil Engineer I or II that will provide project management of multiple, simple to complex projects concurrently.  This position will be responsible for the planning, permitting, design, and construction of the City’s wastewater infrastructure, including both the collection system and treatment plant.  This position will meet with operation staff to evaluate the needs for system improvements, participate in master planning, and implementation of capital improvement projects necessary for the growth and maintainability of the wastewater systems. This includes organizing and developing plans, hiring and directing consulting engineers, as well as, overseeing and inspecting construction.  This position may perform some in-house design work, as needed, and support development review.  If needed, this position may support other areas in the Water and Sewer department, including but not limited to, water resources, water transmission/distribution, non-potable, and water treatment.  This is a junior to mid-level engineering position that will assist senior level engineering staff but will be expected to independently manage tasks and projects as assigned.  The successful candidate will provide assistance to senior engineering staff as well as other City staff in addition to independently managing projects.  This will require self-motivation, wastewater engineering experience, sound engineering judgment, problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, ability to manage moderate responsibility, and willingness to learn.  There is a great opportunity for growth and career advancement within the Water and Sewer Department.

Essential Functions:

• Completes evaluation of wastewater collection system assets and capacity, provides recommendations to operations staff for improvements.
• Hosts construction management meetings, pre-bid, and pre-construction conferences; and completes periodic field inspections, change orders, and invoices. 
• Assist project managers with, and may provide, leadership including time management, project costs, and project schedules, including negotiating project scope of services and fee schedules.
• Manages consultant and contractor contracts.
• Assists with and may oversee project planning, permitting, project plans and specification development, invoicing, construction management, and construction inspection activities.
• Assists Engineering Development Review in defining development requirements based on governing codes and criteria.
• Assists with review of hydraulic/utility reports and plans for the expansion of municipal collections systems.
• Assist senior engineering in performing technical research, reviews work products or completed construction projects, and evaluates alternatives in order to move projects forward. 
• Periodically presents projects and work products to coworkers or at board, City Council, or public meetings.
• Works effectively with coworkers, consultants, governmental agencies, contractors, stakeholders, and general public to achieve the City’s objectives.
• Responds to requests for information and engineering assistance from coworkers, other departments, governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Completes other tasks as assigned.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting requirements including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, etc.) and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, creates schedules, coordinates, and facilitates meetings, and makes decisions. 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, processes, principles, and best practices.
• Project management skills, including the ability to organize data and materials, solve problems, negotiate with others to reach a common objective, communicate information and changes, adapt to shifting priorities, manage conflict, and meet deadlines.
• Employee management, supervision, and team building skills, including the ability to train and coach others, communicate effectively, manage conflict, reward good behavior, and establish and maintain accountability.
• Conflict management skills, including the ability to remain impartial, get disparate and adverse parties to reach consensus, and negotiate amicable resolutions in order to maintain cohesion and cooperation.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to effectively manage various personalities and persuade others to take particular courses of action 
• Ability to influence change through a collaborative and inclusive style.
• 2+ years of experience in the design, construction, and oversight of water projects that includes knowledge of the materials, design methods, and construction techniques used in the design.
• Ability to lead and motivate others, including those who may be outside your immediate sphere of influence.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results.
• Critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify problems, questions, and assumptions; establish significance; and understand logical connections between ideas

Minimum Requirements

All levels:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor's degree (four-year degree) from an accredited college/university program in environmental, civil, agricultural, or water resources engineering or closely related field.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in municipal engineering or related work experience for Level I
• Colorado Engineer Intern (EI) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in design, construction, and oversight of water or wastewater projects that includes knowledge of the materials, design methods, and construction techniques used in the design.

Additional requirements to be considered for Level II:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in municipal engineering or related work experience to be considered for Level II
• Colorado Professional Engineers license or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire. 

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

Preferred

• Masters of Science degree preferred.
• Four plus (4+) years of experience in municipal engineering or similarly related work experience in a non-governmental environment to be considered for Level II.
• Colorado licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within one year.
• Two (2) years of experience in Biowin, Infoworks ICM, and/or InfoSWMM modelling software.
• Two (2) years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Pro.

Supervisory Responsibilities

n/a

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment is a combination of in-office and field locations with frequent interaction with other staff and frequent participation in meetings. 
• Exposure to all weather conditions and various types of noise when on project sites.
• Fieldwork involves working in and around construction projects with heavy equipment being used by contractors. Safety equipment such as hard hat, reflective safety vest, hard toe boots, and safety glasses are used as needed.
• Position requires incumbent to be ambulatory.
• Mobility and manual dexterity to inspect work sites, operate vehicles, and use computer equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires applicant to be ambulatory.
• Mobility and manual dexterity to inspect work sites, operate vehicles, and use computer equipment. 
• Vision enough to interpret written documents, interpret engineering drawings, and inspect work products.
• Communication skills to adequately convey information to contractors, property owners, other personnel, and the general public;
• Mobility to inspect work sites for compliance with plans and specifications and move over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces;
• Manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and vehicles; to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments; and use hands to handle, feel and reach with hands, arms, and fingers.
• Duties may occasionally require light to moderate physical effort that includes stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; frequent standing or walking; frequently lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds; 
• Extensive work is performed on a computer.

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