Water Engineer

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community 
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center

About Castle Rock Water:
You can’t live without water, and Castle Rock Water can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference.
 
Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock’s more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it’s consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State.
 
Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, construction, and operations of water, wastewater, and stormwater capital improvement projects (CIP). This role involves providing engineering support to project managers in managing water infrastructure projects for raw water supply and storage, water treatment, potable water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater collection and conveyance infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of water engineering principles and a passion for solving water-related challenges.
• Provides design and technical support to project managers on CIP projects.
• Collaborates with utility customers, citizens, general public, landowners, regulatory agents, and other stakeholders on issues related to CIP project design and construction.  Addresses and resolves project related stakeholder concerns. 
• Solicits and procures (in accordance with the Town’s competitive purchasing policies) engineering, survey, construction, and inspection services needed to complete CIP projects.  Prepares and administrates Request for Proposals, Requests for Quotes, Requests for Qualifications, and Invitations to Bid.  Conducts associated interviews, evaluates proposals, and awards contracts.  Reviews and processes invoices and pay applications.  Manages project budgets and negotiates contract amendments and change orders. 
• Prepares memos and presentations for Town Council, Water Commission and other public meetings.  
• Provides construction observation and documentation for projects.  Monitors adherence to contract documents.  Resolves construction issues with contractors in the field.  Oversees project testing, commissioning, punchlist/warranty item resolution, and overall project closeout activities. 
• Reviews CIP and development engineering plans submitted by consultants, Town staff, and developers for accuracy and compliance with Town regulations, permit requirements, and engineering standards.
• Evaluates proposed infrastructure and facilities for connectivity into existing Town infrastructure.
• Completes comprehensive inspections of existing infrastructure and facilities to assist with long range planning and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates with utility operators to investigate issues and resolve problems related to the Town’s raw water supply, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater conveyance systems.  Assists in planning and implementing capital improvement projects as needed to resolve system problems. 
• Provides long-range planning and input for the utility systems needed to support new development, CIP projects, upgrades, and operational functions. 
• Provides analyses of water, wastewater and stormwater systems and recommends capital improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

CUSTOMER SERVICE/COMMUNICATION:

• Communicates with all levels of Town staff, developers, contractors, outside agencies and citizens.

DECISION MAKING:

• Work is performed within authorized limits prescribed by the supervisor and policy.  Finished work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines.  Supervisor is available to assist in solving complex problems.  

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field. A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.

Experience: Experience with AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems (ESRI), InfoWater, and InfoSewer preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required: 

• A valid Colorado driver's license
• Enrollment as a Colorado Engineer Intern (EI) 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of civil engineering, water resources, construction and surveying.
• Ability to become knowledgeable about the Town’s existing infrastructure.
• Ability to perform a variety of engineering analyses related to water, wastewater and stormwater.
• Ability to perform work with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to manage quality, budget and schedule of capital improvement projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Working knowledge of office software (MSWord, MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint and Geographic Information Systems). 

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work for long periods of time
• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds 
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens 

Work Environment: 

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment
• This position will conduct on-site project evaluations and attend out of office meetings

Equipment Used: 

• Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer system
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and driving record check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer.