Civil Engineer-Utilities

This position supports the Department of Utilities.   Assist with water and wastewater modeling and related technical services to support utility master planning, development, and capital improvement initiatives. Leads in the analysis of the County’s water storage, transmission, and distribution networks, and sewer collection and conveyance networks as needed to support the County’s mission.  Responsible for assessing alternatives and making recommendations on proposed operational and capital improvements to water/water systems.  This position will work with a variety of teams and divisions within Utilities including: operations, capital construction and asset management to enhance organizational understanding of system performance and assist in developing plans to optimize system performance and efficiency. This position will also provide technical support and assistance to external stakeholders in the planning and review of proposed development plans, improvements, and additions to utility infrastructure.

• Performs engineering work and technical analysis of water and wastewater infrastructure.

• Computer modeling of infrastructure networks, including development, calibration, and updating models.

• Reviews existing and proposed system improvement sand ensures appropriate capacity, including sizing of gravity and pressure pipes, lift and pump stations, and storage facilities.

• Preparation of deliverables associated with assigned tasks, reports, graphics, presentations, technical memoranda, and cost analyses.

• Reviews reports, studies, plans and other technical documents to prepare updated plans and improvement recommendations.

• Monitor, review, and analyze system components and data to identify hydraulic anomalies such as flow and capacity constraints and develop recommendations to investigate and mitigate.

• Assist with system analysis and investigations related to I&I and non-revenue

• water reduction initiatives.

• Maintains accountability of assigned work based on meeting established schedule, budget, and quality objectives as required.

• Monitors and provides timely feedback on project status.

• Assists management in the development and implementation of quality control processes, programs, and procedures applicable to activities undertaken by the Division.

• Assists management in the preparation of design documents, request for proposals for professional services and contract studies and reports.

• Participates in and contributes to the Utilites Master Planning related to infrastructure renewal/replacement and capital expansion.

• Proficiently operates typical computer software applications including asset management, GIS, work order system(s), billing and financial systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.), and County–specific enterprise software applications.

• Reviews plans, specifications, and submittals for various projects, including site and subdivision plans for development projects.

• Conducts site visits and field inspections as necessary.

• Evaluates new equipment, processes, methodologies and technologies related to area of responsibility and makes recommendations to management, as appropriate.

• Assists in the formulation and administration of departmental policies, procedures, standards, plans and programs.

• Provides technical support and assistance to internal and external customers relating to County facilities, infrastructure, and services.

• Participates in various work teams as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of civil engineering;
• General knowledge of design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and cost estimating related to public improvements; 
• Thorough knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods, and techniques; 
• Ability to prepare technical reports pertaining to engineering projects;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, official consultants, and the general public.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering or related field, and 1 to 2 years of experience in construction or engineering design.

Demonstrated experience in executing water/sewer hydraulic modeling activities typical of a municipal utility is required. Experience with Infowater Pro, Infoworks ICM , and/or Aquanuity software is preferred.  

Experience in design and construction of water and sewer infrastructure or with a public utility serving a population greater than 50,000 is desired. Experience with geographical information systems, computer aided design (CAD) software packages, project management software and water/sewer network modeling software preferred.

Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. 

Salary : $81,370 - $142,397