Water Resources Engineer

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Starting Salary: $83,787.91 $125,701.36 (depends on experience and qualifications)

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

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About this Position

The Water Resources Engineer position is a non-supervisory role that will assist with the oversight and delivery of the Citys Water Resources Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Work is performed primarily independently, with work products reviewed by the Senior Water Resources Engineer periodically for overall effectiveness and adherence to policies, directives, and instructions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• 4 years of related experience and/or training
• Professional Engineer license (or ability to become licensed within 6 months)
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from inception to completion
• Review submittals from consultants
• Act as a liaison with consultants, external engineers, contractors, property holders, and various internal/external stakeholders
• Coordinate with Right-of-Way consultant team to acquire easements and property
• Complete engineering studies and investigations to complete technical evaluations and provide recommendations
• Complete field inspections for ongoing construction projects and provide summaries
• Review invoices and provide recommendations on approval
• Respond to public and inter-departmental inquiries relating to water and wastewater projects
• Prepare information and/or agenda items and provide recommendations to the City Council
• Interact with federal, state, and local regulatory officials during project designs and permitting
• Negotiate and implement engineering and construction contracts
• Coordinate with the state's liaison and request reimbursements for loan/grant programs

Necessary Skills

• Ability to use GIS software
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera P6 (preferred)
• Knowledge of (and experience with) the design of water and wastewater distribution and collection systems, and water and wastewater treatment plants and systems
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle for City business (with mileage reimbursed)
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to a dedicated at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicants and/or employees race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individuals membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.