Senior Civil Engineer

Company: Birmingham Waters Works
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: April 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job Information
Job Title: Engineer Sr-Civil
Department: Engineering
Reporting Relationship: Manager or Principle Engineer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: M

General Responsibilities:
Develop, implement and manage various projects related to civil and infrastructure systems on the organization's facilities and equipment, including sources of supply, filter plants, pumping stations, storage facilities, wells and reservoirs. Responsibilities will include capital project delivery from inception to completion, including preliminary conceptual development, detailed engineering design with the support of external engineering consultants, construction cost estimation, procurement, construction administration, supervision and inspection, startup and commissioning, and project close-out documentation delivery, including as-built plans, O&M manuals, and SOPs.
Essential Job Functions:

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• Prepare preliminary, engineering, and detailed cost estimates
  
• Project budget development, cost tracking and expenditure forecasting Track and report on project expenditures to ensure alignment with budget and prioritize projects based on available funding and risk assessment
  
• Manage several projects simultaneously, ranging in scope from small to large Manage the design either internal or external and construction of assigned projects
  
• Prepare bid documents and coordinate procurement with Purchasing department
  
• Manage pipe condition assessment projects
  
• Provide engineering support to the executive team during emergencies on and off-site, including large main breaks, inclement weather, drought, and other emergencies
  
• Participate in master planning efforts of existing systems and new acquisitions
  
• Prepare short-term and long-term capital improvement plans for new acquisitions and prepare valuations of systems based on due diligence site visits and condition assessments to formulate bids for purchases
  
• Communicate regularly in written form email, memoranda, reports, status updates, etc and verbally group meetings, in-person and virtually, and internal and external presentations
  
• Assist the chief engineer with the organization's management, implementation and capital program delivery
  
• Manage capital projects independently along with other projects
  
• Facilitate and perform constructability reviews for projects designed internally or externally
  
• Work directly with the departments to understand their needs in meeting operational, compliance, and health &safety goals
  
• Coordinate with the chief engineer to ensure the focus of capital project planning meets the medium and long-term needs of the organization
  
• Develop reports for regulators and internal or external customers
  
• Apply for permits through city, county, state and regulatory agencies ie, ADEM; visit and inspect work sites
  
• Perform site erosion control inspections and ensure compliance with guidelines and permitting agencies
  
• Read and decipher regulations and industry codes, eg, AWWA, OSHA, ASTM, ANSI, and explain the requirements of same to others
  
• Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  Education:
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering from accredited University or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
  Certifications
  
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  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license required
    
  • Valid Driver's License required
    
  • Certification as Engineer Intern and Professional Engineering License preferred, but not required
    
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
    
    Experience:
    Eight (8) years of experience in engineering design, construction and project management required. Project Manager and Team Lead experience required. Knowledge of multiple processes and engineering disciplines to successfully address complex projects or challenges, such as leading a response to an emergency. Experience with capital project proposals or identifying other work to benefit the organization and its customers. Experience in managing and adhering to project budgets and schedules. Experience in civil construction and inspection in concrete, steel, soils, paints and coatings, piping, etc. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project). Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
    Supervision:
    May supervise, plan, organize, schedule, assign and evaluate the work of paraprofessional and technical employees.
    Physical Demands:
    
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    • Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
      
    • Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
      
    • Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
      
    • Communication skills using the spoken word
      
    • Ability to see within normal parameters
      
    • Ability to hear within normal parameters
      
    • Ability to move about significantly on construction sites, climb ladders and ladderways
      
    • Ability to lift 25 pounds
      
      Working Environment:
      
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      • Moderate noise (business office); loud noise visiting worksites in proximity to construction work
        
      • Work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold/wet weather conditions and hazardous chemicals.
        
      • Work with pilot scale treatment and benchtop lab equipment with provided training.
        
        Benefits:
        
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        • Health, Dental and Vision Coverage: The Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) offers full-time employees a comprehensive health care package, which includes a medical, dental and vision plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).
          
        • Retirement Plan: The BWWB provides a defined benefit pension plan. Participation is mandatory, and employees contribute a percentage of their gross biweekly income. The retirement income you will receive from the plan will be determined by a formula based on your years of service and final average earnings. It is important to note that any Social Security Benefits to which you become entitled are in addition to your retirement income from the plan.
          
        • Higher education assistance: The BWWB supports the continuous development of its employees through its Education and Assistance Program. The program allows eligible full-time employees to enroll in accredited degree programs or credit hour courses ac universities, colleges, community colleges, technical and trades schools and receive financial assistance for tuition, required fees and books. To receive reimbursement under this program, regular full-time employees must have successfully completed their 180-day introductory period when the course is submitted for pre-approval.
          
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