Water Engineer/Project Manager (CIP Water)

About the Role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering field or related discipline
• Experience: Experience with AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems (ESRI), InfoWater, and InfoSewer preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A valid Colorado driver's license
• Enrollment as a Colorado Engineer Intern (EI) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 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).

Compensation

• **Salary Range: $77,001.60 - $107,827.20, Annually, DOQ/E**

Benefits

• Free membership to Miller Activity Complex (MAC) or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible
• Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Career Advancement Programs
• Competitive total compensation with benefits package