Facility Plan Engineer (Senior Project Engineer) - Kenosha Water Utility

General Overview of Position

This recruitment is for a full-time FACILITY PLAN ENGINEER with the Kenosha Water Utility and is open to individuals who meet the education and experience requirements plus have a Professional Engineer (PE) license. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED UPON RECEIPT FOR POTENTIAL IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW. This recruitment will close when the position is filled.Any questions regarding this recruitment should be forwarded to the KWU Director of Personnel & Administration at shill@kenosha.org or 262-653-4308.

The pay range shown on this job posting reflects Steps 1 and 17 of the 17-step compensation plan for this job classification.The Kenosha Water Utility (under the City of Kenosha) offers a full benefits package including employer pension contribution (Wisconsin Retirement System), paid vacation/sick/holiday and other leave, paid health/dental/life insurance, overtime compensation (compensatory time or paid overtime) as authorized.

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF FACILITY PLAN ENGINEER POSITION

Under the general direction of the Director of Engineering, the FACILITY PLAN ENGINEER provides Professional Engineering services in the planning and design of water and wastewater projects and serves as the resident engineer or project manager in the construction of water and wastewater projects. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports for results obtained. Performs other work as requested or assigned.

The Kenosha Water Utility is a municipally-owned, fiscally independent public utility organized under authority of §66.0805 of the Wisconsin State Statutes and Chapter XXXII of the City of Kenosha General Ordinances. The Kenosha Water Utility provides water and wastewater services to more than 100,000 people in the Kenosha area, including the City of Kenosha, the Villages of Bristol, Pleasant Prairie, and Somers. Kenosha is ideally located off Interstate 94 on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago. More information may be obtained at www.kenosha.org.

Surface water from Lake Michigan has been our community's source for drinking water since 1894.The O. Fred Nelson Water Production Plant has two separate processes to provide safe drinking water: a rapid sand filtration plant and a continuous membrane filtration plant. The plant can treat over 40 million gallons of drinking water per day, which is delivered through a 374 mile distribution system consisting of cast/ductile iron, PVC, copper and concrete pipes, 5 booster stations, along with 5 active elevated water towers and 3 ground storage reservoirs.

KWU also maintains the sanitary sewer system consisting of 332 miles of pipe and 13 lift stations, which is separate from the storm sewer system. During heavy rain events, the flow to the KWU wastewater treatment plant increases as much as five times the average flow.The KWU wastewater treatment plant treats an average of 21 million gallons of sewage a day and is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. KWU uses a 2-step process: primary treatment to separate the solid and liquid portions of wastewater for further treatment, and secondary treatment which uses biological and anaerobic digestion processes to remove pollutants from the liquid portion and breakdown the solids portion before discharging the final effluent into Lake Michigan. In the event flow exceeds plant capacity, there is a 30 million gallon equalization basin for additional storage for later treatment.

The KWU Engineering Department is responsible for reviewing, approving, and inspecting all sewer and water infrastructure within our system, including oversight of Utility awarded contracts to help rehabilitate and enhance our aging infrastructure. KWU Engineering also manages a variety of other programs such as: the Lead Service Replacement Program (LSRP), responding toDigger's Hotlinelocating requests, sanitary sewer televising inspections, manhole inspections, sanitary flow monitoring, water main leak detection, hydrant flow testing and maintaining/updating the KWU Geographical Information System (G.I.S.) database.

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as the project manager and resident Professional Engineer on major water and wastewater projects to ensure compliance with contractual terms, project timeline, budgetary constraints, industry standards, uniform codes, local ordinances and State and Federal regulations.

• Designs water system and sanitary sewer system infrastructure replacement projects.

• Reviews plans submitted by consulting engineers and developers for impact on utility infrastructure and conformance with applicable regulations and standards.

• Supervises and mentors engineering staff: provides instruction, training and guidance; plans, coordinates, assigns and reviews work activities to established standards.

• Reviews project work site activities and inspection reports to ensure compliance with standards and quality requirements; meets with inspectors and contractors to discuss and resolve discrepancies.

• Reviews and processes contractor payment requests and release of performance bond funds within scope of authority.

• Writes technical specifications and engineering reports.

• Researches plans and records; files records, plans and reports.

• Participates in meetings and training events.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Note: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by the person in this job classification. The above list is not all-inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this job classification to duties not listed above if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to this position. Further note that employment in this job classification does not create an employment contract between the Kenosha Water Utility (KWU) and the employee, and is subject to change by KWU as the needs of KWU and the specific department change over time.

Requirements

Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil or sanitary/environmental engineering.

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in utility engineering design and project, preferably with some experience in planning and assigning work activities for other engineering staff; previous experience with managing or designing wastewater treatment plant projects is desired, but not required.

• Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Wisconsin or other state; appointee without Wisconsin PE must obtain such within 12 months of appointment or other time frame specified by KWU management.

• Valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the civil engineering principles and practices as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public utility services and water/wastewater infrastructure.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management and the evaluation of construction contract compliance.

• Knowledge of methods, material, and equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair projects.

• Knowledge of current construction costs for the preparation of estimates.

• Knowledge of environmental laws regulating water and wastewater utilities.

• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.

• Knowledge of applicable safety standards and regulations.

• Knowledge of and skill in using specialized engineering software applications including computer aided designing (CAD) and geographic information systems (GIS).

• Skill in the interpretation and application of engineering standards and procedures, applicable rules and regulations and utility or City policies and procedures.

• Skill in the review and evaluation of designs, details, estimates, plans, specifications and other technical engineering data and construction documentation, and in developing solutions based on findings.

• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to design public utility infrastructure projects and water/wastewater treatment plant systems.

• Ability to read, interpret and understand technical material and engineering documents.

• Ability to conduct research, and write and present reports in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to supervise the work of technical personnel in design and construction projects.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, other City departments, contractors, developers and the general public.

• Ability to use computer, laptop, tablet and other standard office equipment, technology and software.

• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.

Physical Requirements:

• Task involves walking over rough or uneven surfaces, and standing for an extended period of time.

• Tasks may require bending, stooping, crouching or kneeling.

• Tasks involve lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling items of light to moderate weight (up to 50 pounds), with infrequent lifting of items over 50 pounds.

• Tasks require eye-hand coordination in the operation of equipment, instrumentation and tools associated with job duties.

• Tasks may require sitting for an extended period of time.

• Tasks may involve ascending and descending stairs or ladders.

• Tasks may involve entering confined spaces.

Environmental Requirements:

• Tasks are performed in an office or the outdoors, at the water or wastewater treatment plant, or at a construction site, some of which may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as inclement weather, temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, noise, wetness, machinery, traffic hazards, and/or dust.

Sensory Requirements:

• Tasks require color, sound, odor, depth, and visual perception and discrimination.

• Tasks require oral communication ability

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.

• May be required to work overtime during construction projects, emergencies or other events.

Method of Selection

Individuals who wish to be considered for this recruitment must complete an online application through GovernmentJobs.com. To begin the application process, please visit the City of Kenosha website at www.kenosha.org and click the "Job Opportunities" link. All elements of the application, including supplemental questions, must be completed and submitted in order for the application to be considered complete. It is important that your application reflect all of your relevant education and experience. Please note that including your resume does not take the place of completing the "Work Experience" section of the application. Applications may be rejected if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. Applicants are encouraged to attached a cover letter and other documentation (i.e., diplomas, certifications) to their online application which further illustrates their qualifications and interest in this employment opportunity.

After an online application is received, the applicant's education, training and experience will then be analyzed to determine if he/she meets the minimum requirements. Written, oral, proficiency and/or other examinations may be required to establish eligibility; such exams will be scheduled as needed.

Appointment and rate of pay will be made in accordance with the KWU Employee Handbook and the City of Kenosha Civil Service Ordinance. The Kenosha Water Utility reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicant who be meet the needs of our organization.