Senior Engineer - GP4304 - ENGINEERING Water and Wastewater
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Senior Engineer – Water and Wastewater
Position ID: GP4304
Department/Division: Engineering Services
Reports to: City Engineer
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes?
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for Capital Improvement Projects related to water and wastewater engineering. May also provide assistance with transportation or drainage and development review
projects on an as needed basis.
Essential Functions:
Manages and designs water and wastewater related projects in the capital improvement program from planning through construction phases.
Represents the Engineering Services and Water Utilities Departments in the City of Denton Development Review Process in-house meetings relative to water and wastewater designs of development
projects on an as needed basis and acts as liaison with other city departments involved in the review of land development projects. May be responsible for assisting with the implementation
of codes, rules, standards and regulations applicable to the water and wastewater component of development projects, and reviews of plans and specifications related to utility improvements.
As a Senior Engineer – Water-Wastewater, provides information to and deals with developers, engineers, contractors, the public and outside agencies in relation to water and wastewater
utility design issues. Assists with the preparation of written reports and agenda items for various boards and commissions as well as the City Council.
Directs the efforts of and provides technical leadership to other engineers and technicians in the department in relation to water and wastewater design issues.
Other assignments may include performing engineering calculations, selecting equipment components, preparing specifications, plan preparation and review, project management of capital
improvement projects, and report preparation related to water and wastewater and other capital projects.
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Minimum of ten (10) years directly related experience with at least five (5) years’ experience after registration
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Experience in the design and repair/rehabilitation of water and wastewater distribution and collection systems. Additional preferred experience includes hydraulic modeling, design of
treatment plants, elevated storage facilities, lift stations and high service pump stations.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, and outside agencies.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance (evaluate per position).
Skilled in the basic use of a personal computer including the following types of software: Microsoft Windows suite, Cybernet, Hydroworks and/or other applicable software.
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must be able to work outside of regular business hours as required
Preferences:
Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Proficient in AutoCAD
Drainage and transportation design experience
Experience in project management, subdivision review, and capital planning
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: I
Sitting: E
Walking: I
Lifting: A
Carrying: A
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: A
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: A
Bending: A
Twisting: A
Climbing: A
Balancing: N
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a telephone and computer
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed inside of an office environment
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 7/20/2009
Revision Date: 5/14/2015