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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Utility Engineer, P.E.
Utility Engineer, E.I.T.
Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Exempt
Revision Date: 05/13/2014
SUMMARY: Serves as Utility Civil Engineer. Performs civil engineering functions related to development, capital
improvement and operation and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Reviews and evaluates construction, subdivision, and site plans for compliance with the City’s standards and with
current and long range water, wastewater, drainage, and transportation plans.
Coordinates current and long-range utility systems engineering and planning with Georgetown Utility Systems.
Assesses water, fire flows, and wastewater availability using the city computer modeling software and
consultants.
Schedules and oversees field inspections for all private development infrastructure construction. Coordinates with
infrastructure inspectors. Conducts pre-construction conferences. Facilitates and drives resolution of design and
construction issues.
Serves as project coordinator and as the point of contact for the applicant and both internal & external customers.
Manages projects.
Prepares Development Review Committee memos and other staff reports.
Provides notifications and makes presentations to Boards, Commissions, and City Council.
Addresses fiscal surety and recordation of final documentation.
Ensures that both internal and external deadlines are met.
Maintains current case files, project status reports, copies of memos/notes, and file closure; maintains a project
tracking system of active projects and all other required documents necessary for project management.
Ensures that risk management occurs; facilitates resolution of issues and applicant concerns; assures all
applicable Federal, State, and Local requirements are met.
Meets with developers, consultants, and contractors to review development and construction progress,
specifications, and construction drawings.
Meets with various department personnel and the general public to respond to inquiries, including field locate
existing utilities.
Attends pre-construction and project coordination meetings.
Assists with training as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
Utility Engineer- P.E. –Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil
Engineering. Five years of full-time experience in Public Utilities operations and/or development with experience in water
system modeling.
Utility Engineer –E.I.T. -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil
Engineering. Two years of full-time experience in Public Utilities operations and/or development with experience in water
system modeling.
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Knowledge of:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.)
Internet browser, email – desktop and portable devices, iPad
Level, transit, city vehicle, GPS equipment, computer, radio, hand held tools
Calculators, plotters, Copiers, Scanners
GIS, CAD, HEC modeling software and various other engineering software, preferred
Skill in:
Civil engineering analysis of drainage, street design, water and wastewater systems.
Reading engineering plans, specifications, standard details, regulations, plats and engineering reports.
Writing staff reports, review memos, letters, and city regulations.
Providing excellent customer service through telephone, e-mail, and face-to-face interactions.
Coordinating multiple tasks, obligations, and deadlines.
Meeting deadlines and following up on action items.
Using of various office machines: computer, mobile devices, fax machine, multi-line phones,
printers/copiers/scanners/plotters, etc.
Safely operating a motor vehicle in construction environments.
Reading contract documents, construction drawings, and specifications.
Performing basic mathematics – algebra and geometry.
Interpreting policies and procedures.
Understanding city ordinances, policies, procedures, OHSA regulations.
Water, wastewater, streets, and drainage construction methods.
Operating in both team environments and individually.
Public presentation/speaking.
Effective communication with a wide range of customers.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Texas driver’s license
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) License in Texas (within 6 months of hire),
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas (within 6 months of hire)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, walking, sitting, driving, lifting, carrying, use of foot controls. Manually carrying or lifting up to 40 lbs.
Work is primarily indoors – office environment. Frequently outdoors - exposed to weather extremes, heat, cold, rain, mud,
dust, loud noise, entry into confined spaces, heavy construction traffic and hazards