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City of Portland · 20 hours ago

Utilities Engineer

Portland, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$30.76/hr - $57.59/hr

3+ years exp

City of Portland is seeking a Utilities Engineer to provide highly skilled engineering services for a variety of Utility projects. The role involves managing engineering functions for city utilities, overseeing construction projects, and ensuring compliance with regulations while interacting with citizens and various government agencies.

GovernmentTransportationWater

Responsibilities

Performs engineering management functions as applicable for all City Utilities (Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collection, and Gas Distribution); TDEC (TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation) and other functions as assigned

Manages or performs the survey, design, drafting, preparation of specifications and bid packages, prepares right-of-way or easement documents, negotiates with property owners and manages construction for funded capital improvement projects to be designed by the City

Prepares the scope of work for the engineers involved, reviews and approves preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and manages key construction activities for funded capital improvement projects to be designed by a consultant

Prepares and recommends ordinances and revisions to city code regarding construction standards

Confers with the City Attorney or representative concerning the legality of various matters, contracts and agreements, litigation on contracts, and preparation of proposed legislation

Observes delivery of services in the field, inspects infrastructure projects on site, and attends meetings regarding the progress and status Department of Utilities projects

Reviews and approves periodic estimates of expenditures; reviews and approves payment of invoices prepared by contractors

Must attend all Planning Commission meetings and work with Planning Director in making recommendations to the Board

Meets with citizens, citizens’ committees and neighborhood groups concerning services and project implementation; responds to questions, complaints, suggestions and other concerns

Maintains continuous liaison with various state and federal agencies regarding regulations, project approvals, and funding of projects

Supervises the investigation of citizens concerns and complaints; prepares reports of the concern; confers with the Utilities Director regarding the severity of the concerns; and outlines actions to alleviate the concern

Coordinates with other city departments, city boards, and other local governments concerning the status of projects

Reviews and approves, while coordinating with department heads, engineered plans and specifications for private development submitted for Planning approval

Prepares Requests for Qualifications to engineering consultants, reviews qualifications received, assists in the selection process of professional engineering services, negotiates agreements, recommends, through the Utilities Director, the selected consulting firm to the Council for approval for major project designs and services; reviews and approves work performed

Other related duties may be assigned

Qualification

Civil EngineeringMunicipal UtilitiesProject ManagementEngineering SoftwareRegulatory KnowledgeSupervisory SkillsBudgeting SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, particularly as applied to municipal utilities

Knowledge of municipal design, construction, maintenance methods, materials, and equipment

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes related to the development and construction of public improvement projects

Experience in engineering and project management within the regulations of TDOT (TN Dept. of Transportation) and TDEC (TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation) or comparable entities

Ability to plan, schedule and supervise complex civil engineering programs

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to groups and individuals

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates, contractors, engineers, the general public, and elected officials

Be available to work hours as needed or as necessary, including attending meetings scheduled after normal working hours

Ability to supervise, coordinate, delegate and negotiate

Ability to make sound financial and budgetary decisions

Ability to analyze and resolve complex and sensitive problems

Advanced working knowledge of personal computers/softwares and capable of utilizing engineering computer software programs

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or appropriate Engineering field required

3+ years of verifiable, acceptable experience in civil engineering, preferably in a municipal environment; OR Equivalent combination of education and experience

Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Tennessee or possess comparable PE license with ability to obtain State of Tennessee licensing within city-approved time frame

Possess a valid driver's license