ASSOCIATE/PROJECT ENGINEER-O&M AND CIP

Associate/Project Engineer - O&M and CIPCity of FarmingtonNumber of Vacancies: 2Department: Public Works/Water-Wastewater Division O&M and CIPWork Location: West Annex, 805 Municipal Drive(Position Level Shall Be Determined By Selected Applicant Qualifications)Pay Class/Hiring Range:Project Engineer Technician "K" $23.1195 - $35.9903/hour (Non-Exempt)Associate Project Engineer I "L" $53,347.42 - $82,997.82/annually (Exempt)Associate Project Engineer II "M" $58,018.48 - $90,159.47/annually (Exempt)Project Engineer "O" $69,572.67 - $108,191.62/annually (Exempt)Days Worked: Monday – FridayHours Worked: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Type of Position: Regular, Full-TimeApplications Will Be Received: Until FilledJob DutiesEssential Duties:Works under the direction of the Water/Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, & Environmental Administrator, or Water/Wastewater CIP (Capital Improvement Projects) Administrator, in the planning, operation, maintenance, construction, and improvement of the City's water and wastewater systems.Provides high-quality services to the community in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.Supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure, including mains, valves, hydrants, manholes, lift stations, pump stations, meters, service connections, and related facilities. Investigates system deficiencies, leaks, blockages, sanitary sewer overflows, service interruptions, and other operational issues and coordinates appropriate corrective action.Responds to water and wastewater emergencies, including significant after-hours emergencies, to assess conditions, coordinate resources, protect public health and safety, minimize service disruptions, and restore system operations. Provides field support and project oversight for water and wastewater construction, rehabilitation, repair, replacement, and capital improvement projects. Reviews work for compliance with approved plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, City standards, permits, codes, and regulatory requirements.Provides technical input and direction to contractors, including construction inspectors, and works with engineers, consultants, and City staff to resolve field issues, evaluate construction quality, and determine acceptance of completed work.Assists with preparation and review of plans, specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates, bid documents, construction documents, and technical requirements for water and wastewater projects. Participates in pre-bid, pre-construction, progress, and final project meetings.Reviews water and wastewater construction plans, plats, development plans, planning memorandums, building permits, and utility plans for compliance with City codes, standards, specifications, policies, and utility requirements.Coordinates the review and approval of new water and sewer services, utility connections, mainline extensions, easements, and related development requirements with contractors, developers, Engineering, Building Inspection, Planning and Zoning, Finance, and other City divisions.Monitors mainline extension requirements and assists with applicable fees, special assessments, recapture agreements, and related utility development requirements.Serves as a City liaison with water and wastewater contractors, engineering consultants, developers, vendors, inspectors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. Monitors contractor and consultant performance and reviews invoices, pay applications, monthly reports, schedules, change orders, and additional service authorizations for accuracy and compliance.Assists with preparation, solicitation, evaluation, and award of water and wastewater bids and contracts and coordinates the work schedules of consultants, contractors, inspectors, and City crews.Supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, standards, and reporting requirements governing water and wastewater operations. Supports NPDES requirements, wastewater discharge limits, and environmental compliance. Coordinates with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, laboratories, and other organizations regarding compliance matters, corrective actions, inspections, and required reporting.Provides input to and assists with updating water and wastewater operations and maintenance requirements in City Technical Specifications and Construction Standards.Supports water and wastewater asset management and GIS activities by conducting field verification, requesting survey information, documenting utility assets, identifying inaccurate mapping, and coordinating corrections and updates.Assists in evaluating the condition, capacity, reliability, and performance of water and wastewater infrastructure and identifies maintenance, rehabilitation, replacement, expansion, and capital improvement needs.Assists with identifying, prioritizing, developing, and budgeting water and wastewater capital improvement projects; prepares or assists with project scopes, preliminary designs, cost estimates, schedules, and supporting documentation.Creates, assigns, monitors, and verifies completion of water and wastewater work orders and ensures maintenance, repair, inspection, construction, and emergency activities are accurately documented.Prepares and maintains project, operational, maintenance, regulatory, inspection, and other reports and records; reviews contractor and consultant documentation for accuracy and completeness.Communicates regularly with Public Works leadership and other City departments regarding system conditions, project progress, operational issues, emergencies, regulatory matters, contractor performance, and significant public contacts.Responds to public inquiries, IPRA requests, customer concerns, and requests for information regarding water and wastewater operations, maintenance, construction, infrastructure, and projects.Coordinates with other Public Works divisions and City departments to promote effective and efficient utility operations, maintenance, emergency response, development review, and capital improvement activities.Maintains effective working relationships with employees, officials, consultants, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and the general public using professional customer service skills.Operates a City vehicle as necessary to conduct inspections, respond to emergencies, attend meetings, perform field investigations, and carry out department business.Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures; identifies hazardous conditions and takes appropriate precautions to protect employees, contractors, the public, materials, equipment, and City infrastructure.May work with water rights, including administering and maintaining the water rights portfolio, ensuring compliance with New Mexico statutes, regulations, and reporting requirements while protecting the organization's water rights assets.Performs other related duties as assigned. Attendance at work is an essential function of the position.Non-Essential Duties:May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.QualificationsProject Engineer Technician – (K) – (Non-Exempt)An Associate's degree in engineering (or a closely related field) must be obtained within two years of hire, OR the candidate must possess 4 years of relevant engineering-related experience.Project Associate Engineer I – (L) – (Exempt)A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field is required, with a strong preference for degrees from an ABET-accredited institution. Alternatively, 8 years of relevant engineering experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.For the Operations & Maintenance Division, a bachelor's degree combined with a Level II or above Water or Wastewater Certification may be accepted as a qualifying substitution for the Associate Project Engineer I baseline requirements.Project Associate Engineer II – (M) – (Exempt)An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate is required. While an EIT from the State of New Mexico is strongly preferred at hire, candidates with an out-of-state certification must obtain their New Mexico EIT within 2 years of employment.For the Operations & Maintenance Division, an alternative qualification of a bachelor's degree combined with ten years of experience in water or wastewater utility operations may substitute for the Associate Project Engineer II position.Project Engineer– (O) – (Exempt)Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required, with a New Mexico PE license strongly preferred at the time of hire. Candidates currently licensed in another state must successfully obtain their New Mexico PE license via comity or endorsement within two (2) years of employment. Alternatively, a valid Operator Level 4 certification in both Water and Wastewater is accepted as an equivalent substitution in lieu of the PE licensure requirement.Required Qualifications: