What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Project Engineer position at Prince George County, Virginia?
The Prince George County Department of Utilities and Engineering is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Utility Project Engineer. This position is required to perform engineering design and construction administration for utility projects. Manages assigned projects and provides engineering assistance to operational and maintenance staff with responsibility for the successful completion of assigned capital and facility maintenance projects. Projects include design and construction for major and complex water distribution systems and wastewater collection, transmission, and pump station projects. Manages all aspects of both design and construction work from initial scope development to construction close-out. Responsible for overall management of highly technical, diverse projects critical to the county and often non-routine, for compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and code. Works closely with the department director and regulating agencies to develop detailed scopes of work for assigned capital projects, formulates total project estimates and budgets, manages project budgets, and provides project status updates as required. General Knowledge of complex water and wastewater operations and procedures and extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to a water and wastewater utility. General knowledge of the laws and regulations governing potable water systems; ability to learn County Code related to department operations; ability to prepare technical reports. Must be able to communicate productively, orally and in writing, with employees, state agencies, and the public. Must have the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate plans and specifications related to the design/operation/construction of a water and wastewater utility. General understanding of Microsoft Office Suite; AutoCAD drafting; GIS; and mapping software programs.Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering and extensive civil engineering and utilities experience. Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) approved engineering or engineering technology program with possession of, or the ability to obtain within 2 years, a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from the Virginia Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA) and two (2) years of progressive professional engineering experience.To apply online visit our website at www.princegeorgecountyva.gov. To be considered for this position, applicants must fill out a County application which can be completed online. For additional information, please call (804)722-8669. EOE.
Salary : $78,069 - $124,910