The Details

Position Type

Work for Water

Position Title

Project Engineer

Position Description

The Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) is a conservation district, created by the State of Texas to provide towns, cities and utilities with sound, long-term water supply. Upper Trinity is authorized to provide water, wastewater, solid waste, and storm water (watershed protection) services -- all on a wholesale basis. The boundaries of Upper Trinity include all of Denton County, plus limited portions of Collin and Dallas Counties. Current District services include treated water, non-potable water, wastewater treatment, and collection of household hazardous wastes.

Position Function:

Performs assigned duties necessary to assists both, the Engineering and Construction Department and the Operations Department with the management, administration and completion of assigned engineering related projects and activities of the District.

Typical/Essential Duties:

Management of capital improvement projects by guiding and overseeing activities performed by engineering consultants, construction managers, inspectors, and contractors as they relate to rights-of-way acquisition, design, construction, and initiation of service. Also assists with the administration of construction contracts by conducting meetings, reviewing periodic contractor pay applications, administering change orders, and estimating and negotiating change order prices.

Assists with capital improvement project planning, budget development, scheduling of design and construction activities. Reviews studies and other documents prepared by consultants, developers, and others, and assist with preparing staff recommendations for review by the Director of Engineering & Construction, Business/Finance and other members of the Executive Staff.

Maintains project quality assurance by reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications and inspection reports. Acts as a liaison with contractors, design engineers, various government agencies and other utilities as assigned.

Assists with certain strategic or special projects in the areas of water resource planning and water supply acquisition and wastewater reuse.

Provides process, system, and other forms of engineering technical support to the Operations Department. Reviews and evaluates various types of operating systems, processes and procedures for the purpose of identifying potential problems and recommends appropriate solutions. Work with consultants and contractors as needed to ensure proper implementation of approved corrective actions. Provides other forms of engineering related technical assistance to the Operations Department as needed and requested.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Position Salary

$94,341 to $143,398 (DOQ)

Position Notes

Normal Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm – Monday thru Friday

Position Minimum Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related field of engineering is required.

Three (3) to five (5) years of specifically related experience is required.

Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in Texas.

Experience managing utility relocations related to highway improvements and development reviews is preferred.

May be responsible for supervising activities of construction inspection staff and Graduate Engineers as well as mentoring Graduate and Professional Engineering staff.

Must be able to pass applicable pre-employment Drug Screen, Physical, and Background Checks.

Qualifications

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related field of engineering

Scope of Responsibilities

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Application Closing Date

November 10, 2024

Application Instructions

All applicants must complete an employment application and submit it to the District’s Human Resources Department. Incomplete applications will not be considered, visit the District’s website at www.utrwd.com/join-our-team to obtain an application and for instructions on how to apply.

*You may submit an electronic copy of your resume with, but not in lieu of the application.