Capital Projects Engineer
University of Alaska Fairbanks Petroleum Engineering · Buenos Aires
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About the role
Opelika Utilities is hiring a Capital Projects Engineer. The role oversees the planning and coordination of capital projects, including internally and externally designed projects, and involves field inspections and coordination with engineers, contractors, surveyors and state agencies. Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Manager or General Manager, in an outdoor environment with varied terrain and weather.
Key responsibilities
- Manage distribution system capital and subdivision projects, check invoices for payments, schedule construction and consult with engineers, contractors, surveyors and state agencies
- Perform field inspections of newly constructed water infrastructure with the Project Compliance Coordinator to ensure compliance with Water Board specifications
- Work with consulting engineers on scope, drawings, specifications and contract documents for distribution capital project improvements
- Assist in planning and design, and inspect proposed water system improvements (treatment and distribution)
- Review development plans, plats and planning commission agendas for compliance with Water Board requirements
- Assist in operating and maintaining the GIS system using ArcGIS software and databases
- Represent the Water Board on boards and commissions, including monthly Planning Commission meetings
- Manage distribution maintenance contracts for ROW vegetation management and valve exercising
- Train new employees, report progress and problems, attend meetings and respond courteously to citizen questions
Required profile
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Biosystems or a similar engineering field, or equivalent experience and training
- Alabama Grade 1 Water Operator Certification, or ability to obtain it within 18 months of employment
- Valid Alabama driver's license or CDL with a commercially insurable driving record
- Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions and to communicate orally and in writing
Required skills
- CAD software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD
- GPS survey data collection and entry into GIS databases
- Reading construction plans, blueprints, topographic maps and plats
- Simple hydraulics and algebra, trigonometry and geometry for surveying and drafting calculations
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Petroleum Engineering
Buenos Aires