Our Department of Water Resources is looking for a Civil Engineer that is passionate about protecting public health and the environment to join our award winning team! If you are interested in making a difference in a community then we have a career for you. Our engineers are working on significant and exciting projects to renew aging infrastructure, protect and restore the environment, and ensure that we provide safe, reliable drinking water to the citizens of Lynchburg. The pay is competitive, the benefits are great, and the rewarding career is invaluable.
Position Overview
Responsibilities include managing projects related to water distribution and storage, sanitary sewer collection, water and wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation, stormwater collection and BMP management, and other projects within the Department of Water Resources.
A primary responsibility will be managing the lead service line replacement program which is currently being mandated by Federal and State Government. This position will be responsible for assisting the City in obtaining State funding, managing external consultants and coordinating with inhouse replacement projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plans, coordinates and prepares designs, oversees plan preparation, prepares estimates and specifications for various types of engineering projects such as utility systems, water and wastewater treatment systems and environmental quality projects.
- Reviews and coordinates the preparation of plans and specifications for various structural, environmental, civil engineering projects and capital improvement projects.
- Reviews and provides feedback on private development site plans for water, sewer and stormwater.
- Reviews the work of construction crews and contractors for compliance with plans and specifications. Provides technical assistance as needed. Reviews and recommends payment of monthly Requests for Payments.
- Provides technical assistance to key project stakeholders.
- Visits project sites to gain first hand knowledge of site conditions.
- Serves as project manager for various Department of Water Resources projects; responsible for council reports, advertisements, pre-bid conferences, bid-opening, pre-construction meetings and final inspections.
- Monitors projects during construction, reviews shop drawings, checks for compliance to plans. Reviews ongoing work in field as needed.
- Responsible for development and management of project budgets and reviews change order requests.
- On-call for emergency response including City-wide disasters such as snow, ice, wind storms, floods, etc.
- Prepares reports and makes presentations to City Administration and Council Committees.
- Serves as liaison with regulatory agencies; assures compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing environmental and regulatory issues.
- Assists in preparation and analysis of operations and capital projects/needs.
- Receives and responds to internal and external customer inquiries concerning operations and projects.
- Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to create and enhance a team-based environment in accordance with the organizational vision.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university with major work in civil, or environmental engineering
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices as related to water treatment and distribution and wastewater collection and treatment
- Knowledge of local, state and federal environmental and safe drinking water regulations.
- Operating practices involved in water supply and treatment systems and wastewater collection and treatment systems.
- Knowledge of the chemical and physical processes used in water purification and wastewater treatment.
- Thorough knowledge of the mechanical and hydraulic engineering principles involved in water and wastewater plants.
- Thorough knowledge of permitting processes and requirements for water and wastewater systems.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k Plan with Employer Match
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Leadership Development Program
For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.
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