Capital Projects Engineer

Opelika Utilities

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General Statement Of Duties

Responsible for planning, design coordination, construction review of Capital Projects, including internal and external designed projects; performs directly related work as required.

Distinguishing Features Of The Class

The principal function of an employee in this class is to oversee planning and coordination of capital projects. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Engineering Manager or General Manager (as appropriate), but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Water Board General Manager, Engineering Manager, and other Water Board employees, state agencies, local businesses, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoors environment in a variety of terrains and weather conditions.

Essential Abilities And People Behaviors

- Planning Ahead: Think forward, anticipate issues and plan for contingencies.
- Attention to Detail: Check the detail for getting things done right.
- Following Procedures: Ensure that procedures, regulations, and policies are followed correctly.
- Teamwork and Communication: Consult with others and encourage proactive communication within and across work groups with diverse personalities tactfully, maturely and with flexibility.
- Showing Responsibility: Build awareness of responsibility to the bigger team beyond immediate work tasks and colleagues.
- Effective communication, written and verbal, with employees, residents, and management.
- High energy level,



comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
- Regular and Predictable attendance.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
- Ability to follow directives and policies.

Examples Of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

- Assists with management of all distribution system capital and subdivision projects, including checking invoices for payments, scheduling construction operations, and consulting with engineers, contractors, surveyors, and state agencies as requested
- Performs field inspections, in cooperation with Project Compliance Coordinator, of newly constructed development related water infrastructure to ensure the installation meets Water Board Specifications
- Works with consulting engineers to develop scope, drawings, specifications and contract documents associated with distribution Capital Project improvements
- Assists in planning/design and performs field inspections of any proposed water system Capital improvements (treatment & distribution) to ensure compliance with Water Board specifications
- Assists in review of development plans, plats, planning commission agendas, etc. for compliance with Water Board Development Requirements and Specifications




- Assists in operation and maintenance of the GIS System using ArcGIS software and databases
- Represents the Water Board (in coordination with Utility Engineer) on a variety of boards and commissions, including attending the monthly Planning Commission meetings to address any questions or concerns from local developers and the general public regarding water systems information
- Manages distribution maintenance contracts for ROW Vegetation Management and Valve Exercising
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas
- Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification

Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

- Comprehensive knowledge of general water works practices and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of industry standard CAD software, including MicroStation, AutoCad, and others
- Thorough knowledge of concepts and p

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