Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) is a not-for-profit, community-owned water utility, overseen by elected officials and citizen appointees from Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. TMWA has a highly skilled workforce who ensure the around-the-clock treatment, delivery and availability of high-quality drinking water for more than 385,000 residents of the Truckee Meadows.

We are looking to hire a Construction Engineer, or Senior Engineer, or Principal Engineer.

About the Position
The Construction Engineer performs professional engineering work by providing construction management and administration of construction contracts for water system facility improvement projects constructed by outside contractors. Salary Range: $72,776 - $90,969.

The Senior Construction Engineer differs from Construction Engineer in that incumbents at the Senior level perform more complex construction management work. Incumbents are recognized as having the experience, certifications and responsibility for making final technical decisions and have influence on the overall outcome of a project or task. Senior Engineers perform under general supervision and guidance. Salary Range: $82,155 - $104,747.

The Principal Construction Engineer differs from Senior Construction Engineer in that incumbents at the Principal level perform significantly more complex construction management work. Incumbents are recognized in the work group as having the highest authority in a group. Principal level Engineers oversee implementation of entire programs and procedures and perform under minimal supervision and guidance. Salary Range: $89,359 - $120,768.

Progression from one position title, level or designation is not automatic nor guaranteed and is based on business need.


Essential Functions

1. Using independent judgment and initiative perform professional engineering work to manage and coordinate construction of water system facilities performed by outside contractors.
2. Perform constructability review of preliminary design drawings and insure consistency in facility designs.
3. In conjunction with TMWA Purchasing Coordinator, develop and prepare bid documents and assist in the bidding and contract award process. Participate in pre-construction meetings.
4. Receive, review, approve and process Contractor shop drawings and/or material and equipment submittals.
5. Coordinate the receipt and storing of TMWA purchased equipment and materials.
6. Administer the construction contract including interpretation of construction drawings and contract provisions; review of invoices and processing of Contractor progress payments; reviewing, negotiating and processing change order requests; handling claims; and providing field engineering to resolve change conditions.
7. Coordinate plant and/or customer outages required for the construction project.
8. Maintain daily log of construction activities and prepare status reports as required or requested.
9. Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with agencies, developers, engineers, contractors and other TMWA personnel to evaluate the impact of work on existing or proposed water distribution system facilities including coordination of the relocation and/or replacement of impacted water distribution facilities.
10. Evaluate and plan main replacement projects and coordinate the main replacement program with street/highway and other utility work.
11. Coordinate the construction project with the Design Engineer and all TMWA departments as required; assist with testing and start up procedures; turn over facilities to Operations and perform project/contract closeout including obtaining certificate of occupancy, record drawings, O&M manuals, etc.
12. Procure and manage special inspectors and insure that the facilities are completed in accordance with the drawings, specifications and TMWA standards.
13. Monitor Contractor compliance with applicable job safety regulations and environmental or other construction permit conditions.
14. Make presentations and represent TMWA before regulatory and permitting agencies and the public.
15. Manage project schedules and budgets. Insure improvements are in-service by the required date and that expenditures are within the authorized budget.
16. In conjunction with the Design Engineer, issue written Field Change Directives to contractors and negotiate change order provisions.
17. Organize and conduct project meetings with developers, engineers, contractors, effected agencies and other TMWA personnel.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Four to twelve years of increasingly responsible experience involving professional civil engineering work in the design of water system facilities; operation of water distribution systems; modeling and analysis of water distribution systems; construction management of water projects; or a closely related field.

Training

Graduation from an accredited four year college with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field is required.

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.

Conditions of Continued Employment

A Civil or Mechanical Professional Engineering license is required. Must obtain State of Nevada Civil or Mechanical Professional Engineering license within six months of employment.

Certification as a State of Nevada Water Distribution and or Treatment Operator at Grade 1, 2, or 3 is desired based on level of engineering work performed.

A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet TMWA Dept. of Motor Vehicle report criteria.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering and hydraulics including pumping equipment.
• Process control principles, methods and equipment applications.
• Principles and practices of project management and construction management.
• Cost estimating and engineering economics methods and techniques.
• The operation of water supply and distribution systems.
• General construction methods, techniques, materials and permit requirements.
• Water well drilling methods, techniques and materials.
• Materials testing, painting and coating techniques and materials.
• Water distribution system construction methods, techniques and materials.
• Water treatment plant processes and equipment.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers, printers, plotters, copiers, etc.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including OSHA, EPA, NDEP, SWPPP, etc.
• Principals of contracts and contract administration.
• Pertinent company, industry and professional standards.

Skills in:

• Interpret and understand engineering design drawings, contractor shop drawings, process and instrumentation schematics, technical specifications and contract provisions.
• Perform project management, construction management, construction engineering and contract administration duties on routine and complex engineering projects.

Ability to:

• Effectively manage time and handle multiple simultaneous projects and project tasks.
• Professionally represent TMWA in meetings with outside agencies and make presentations as required.
• Operate a variety of computer equipment and software relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from developers, engineers, contractors and the general public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Be punctual regarding work hours established by TMWA.
• Be mentally and physically alert during working hours.

TMWA is an equal employment opportunity employer who develops and maintains a work environment that values the dignity of each individual, utilizes human resources to their fullest potential and ensures a high quality workforce which reflects the diversity of the community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

All decisions affecting any terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, salary, disciplinary action and an employee’s caregiving responsibilities, will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee association, or any other protected status or category.