Job Ref: |
Civil Engineer III (Water/Wastewater)
| Organization: |
City of Olathe
| Job Category: |
Water and Sewers: Stormwater
Water and Sewers
Engineering and Technology
| Job Type: |
Full Time
| Country: |
USA
| State/Province: |
Kansas (KS)
| City: |
Olathe
| Post Code: |
66061
| Salary and Benefits: |
$67,945.00 - $87,110.00 Annually
| Post Date: | 03/08/2017 |
The City of Olathe Public Works Department is actively recruiting a Civil Engineer III (Water/Wastewater) to manage the design and construction of projects including water and wastewater systems, treatment facilities, rehabilitation projects, and inflow and infiltration; review and prepare plans, specifications, and contracts; and provide technical support to the Public Works Department.
Key Responsibilities: •Manage the design and construction of projects primarily involving areas of water and wastewater systems, treatment facilities and rehabilitation projects, including inflow and infiltration (I&I) reduction. Duties may also include streets, stormwater and building projects. •Review and approve plans and specifications, designs, technical documents and reports ensuring compliance with city technical specifications, design guidelines and applicable codes and ordinances. •Exercise professional judgment in accordance with currently accepted practices of civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture and appropriate laws and codes. •Provide assistance to construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction; review plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications; and approve changes to approved plans and specifications. •Participate in the process of selecting consultants to design various city projects; review and manage consultant studies, designs, plans, specifications and related items. •Assist in the preparation and supervision of consultant and contractor services contracts. •Maintain constant awareness of progress and budget on assigned projects; design and ensure compliance to approved budget and designated time schedules for project completion. •Participate in a variety of special engineering studies to determine impact of various projects; prepare technical reports; and prepare hydraulic calculations or perform modeling for water distribution and sewer collection systems. •Respond to questions and concerns of staff, other departments, consultants and the general public. •Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. •Coordinate and communicate with other divisions of Public Works and other departments within the City of Olathe.
Experience & Education: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience: Five to eight years of engineering and project management experience, preferably with experience in a municipality or Public Works department.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. Cumulative years of specialized knowledge and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Supplemental Information: Licenses and Certificates: Professional Engineer's license preferred. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Driver's License.
SUPERVISED BY: Water and Sewer Manager or Assistant City Engineer
Must successfully pass a supplemental background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Apply at www.olatheks.org
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