UTILITY WATER/WASTEWATER ENGINEER
$73.65k - $92.07kArapahoe County Water & Wastewater Authority
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Are you looking for a fascinating and unique job opportunity? Do you want to help make a difference in helping to serve our community?
Check out this great full-time position in the Engineering Department at Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority.
Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA, pronounced Aqua) provides the drinking water and wastewater services to the people living and working within its service area. The service area is comprised of about 3,500 residences and businesses located primarily in Arapahoe and northern Douglas Counties.
ACWWA offers excellent benefits that include a pension plan with 5% match, Health, Vision and Dental coverage, Life insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave.
Why Work for ACWWA?
ACWWA is a dynamic and positive place to work with passionate employees. ACWWA provides excellent benefits including a
- 100% employer paid health insurance, dental, vision,
- HRA contributions,
- 11 paid holidays,
- 3% employer contributions to employee retirement plus up to 5% matching retirement contribution program,
- wellness reimbursement,
- volunteer time off,
- vacation,
- sick time,
- short term disability and many more.
More information about ACWWA can be found at
JOB SUMMARY:
Plans, organizes, and directs multiple complex utilities projects with the Capital Improvements Program for the Water Department under the supervision of the Manager of Capital Improvements.
SUMMARY:
The Utility Water/Wastewater engineer will assist with the implementation of water and wastewater projects under the supervision of the Engineering Manager.
· Serve as project manager for capital improvement projects from planning through construction and closeout.
· Lead and coordinate study, design, bidding, and construction phases of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
· Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, including cost tracking, forecasting, and change management.
· Act as the primary point of contact for consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
· Oversee construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, pay applications, change orders, and field coordination.
· Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies during design and construction.
· Perform engineering analysis and review of plans, specifications, and technical documents.
· Coordinate with operations and maintenance staff to ensure constructability and operational continuity.
· Support development and implementation of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including project prioritization and budgeting.
· Prepare and present project updates, reports, and recommendations to management, committees, and the Board.
· Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including CDPHE requirements.
· Participate in or support programs such as asset management, regulatory compliance, and industrial pretreatment.
Requirements:REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Strong knowledge of project management principles for public infrastructure projects.
· Experience managing or supporting design and construction of water/wastewater facilities, pumping systems, and pipelines.
· Knowledge of engineering design standards, construction practices, and contract administration.
· Familiarity with Colorado regulatory environment (e.g., CDPHE) and special district operations.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines.
· Strong communication skills, including ability to present to management, public groups, and board or directors.
· Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and legal/contract documents.
· Experience with construction administration and field coordination.
· Familiarity with hydraulic modeling or system analysis tools (preferred).
· Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound engineering decisions.
EDUCATION and SKILLS
1. Required: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major in civil engineering. Preference given to applicants with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from a 4-year ABET accredited college or university.
2. Required: 0-5 years of experience in water / wastewater / civil engineering
3. Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado or have the ability to obtain registration within 6 months.
4. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines.
The performance of this position may require exposure to construction areas which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as hard hat and safety glasses.
Hiring Range:
Level 1- $73,654-$92,067
Level 2- $77,269- $96,586
Level 3- $94,169-$117,712
The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position. In addition, ACWWA considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training and key skills.
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