City of Bloomington, IN · 1 day ago
Utilities Engineer – New Development and Permitting
Greater Bloomington Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe City of Bloomington, IN is seeking a Utilities Engineer responsible for overseeing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, supervising personnel, and managing projects related to the utility infrastructure.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversees planning, design, and construction of the water, wastewater, and stormwater systems including mains, pump stations, storage tanks, inlets, and other components of the infrastructure
Evaluates the need for water, wastewater, and stormwater system expansion, rehabilitation, and elimination
Perform process engineering by working with the plant superintendents and operators at both the water and wastewater treatment plants to optimize the treatment processes, improve efficiencies, and minimize costs related to operations, maintenance, and capital project improvements
Designs water, wastewater, and stormwater systems infrastructure and components
Performs topographic field surveys and prepares plans and specifications for official approval, public review, or publication
Certifies in-house designs for permitting purposes with the state of Indiana
Performs technical assistance to transmission and distribution crews performing construction and engineering inspection staff overseeing construction
Reviews professional engineering designs of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems components prepared by the private sector for system expansion, ensuring compatibility with existing and future systems and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Performs water distribution modeling of network system expansion
Maintains current water distribution network model
Reviews water distribution-modeling data for systems expansion
Signs and approves Indiana Department of Environmental Management applications for water distribution system expansion
Performs, maintains, and reviews wastewater and stormwater models for determining system capacity to evaluate the collection system, ensuring compatibility with existing and future requirements
Supervises and directs department personnel, including hiring, training, directing, and evaluating work assignments
Prepares documents relating to the hiring of consultants and contractors
This includes contract documents, and bidding documents, reviews bids received and recommends approval to Utilities Service Board and/or Director
Manages the construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems projects including technical assistance, approval of change orders, and approval of invoices for payment
Receives and investigates water, wastewater, and stormwater systems complaints from citizens, and initiates appropriate action in solving valid complaints
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position
Minimum experience equivalent to three years of relevant work and/or education experience
Ability to obtain certification in the State of Indiana as a Professional Engineer
Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and accepted practices of water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering, construction, and maintenance
Ability to effectively supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of others
Ability to effectively manage the work of outside consultants and contractors
Ability to use the computer for water, wastewater, and stormwater network calculations, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, GIS, computer-aided drafting, and other job-related software
Ability to legally drive a motor vehicle
Company
City of Bloomington, IN
Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Indiana, Bloomington is a best-loved city that boasts spectacular scenery, world-class educational institutions and unique shopping and dining experiences.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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