Water Distribution Engineer

Summary

Under direction of the District Engineer to provide a broad range of professional engineering,
project management and technical direction for operation, planning and design of the East
Larimer County Water District water distribution system and its capital projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan, provide technical directions for, permit, implement and manage distribution system
capital projects.
• Review utility plans submitted for new development and coordinate required improvements
to the District water distribution system.
• Work with municipal, county, state and federal officials as well as private engineers,
subdivision developers, property owners and others in permitting and coordinating District
and special projects.
• Assist with or prepare Request for Proposals (RFP’s), advertise, select, prepare
contracts and manage consultant and engineer contracts for capital projects, permitting
and studies.
• Assist with or prepare bidding documents, advertise, award and manage construction contracts.
• Update and maintain District’s construction standards and specifications, and the water
system design criteria manual.
• Provide engineering support to District field operations staff.
• Coordinate system additions and improvements into the District mapping system and (CAD
and GIS).
• Assists with or operates the District hydraulic model to ensure optimum system operation
and determine new development system improvement requirements.
• Ongoing development of emergency action plan to meet customer needs during critical
system failure.
• Understand and assist District staff with CDPHE regulatory compliance as needed.
• Serve as a resource for other employees and operations staff in providing technical
knowledge in hydraulics, design and water quality

Other Job Functions May Include:
• Prepare agenda items and make presentations regarding projects or activities for the Board of
Directors or other entities.
• Compose a wide range of written communications ranging from memos and letters to
detailed reports in support of ELCO’s mission to provide reliable service to customers.
• Maintain an understanding of current regulatory requirements pertinent to the job duties as
well as trends in the industry relating to operation, design and construction activities.
• Negotiates water line easements with property owners.
• During emergency field operations the Engineer may be requested to assist the field
operations team in working to repair infrastructure and return service to customers.
Assistance can range from preparing mapping to coordinating operations, to participating in
the repair of infrastructure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Understanding of the planning, administration, design and construction of water
distribution systems including pressurized potable water distribution, storage tanks, and
pump stations.
• Knowledge of pipe material and pipe joining mechanisms, coating systems, rehabilitation
techniques, and an ability to analyze the constructability of concepts.
• Knowledge and experience in budgeting, design, administration, delivery methods, and
construction management of water utility infrastructure.
• Ability to utilize software packages and computers with respect to project management, GIS,
AutoCAD, and hydraulic modeling.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Understanding of the administration, design and construction of public water systems
including pressurized potable water distribution, storage tanks, and pump stations.
• Knowledge of potable water line pipe up to 24” diameter and including PVC, ductile iron,
asbestos-cement and welded steel pipe materials, water distribution system equipment and
materials and standards, joining mechanisms, coating systems, rehabilitation techniques, and
constructability of water systems.
• Knowledge and experience in planning, budgeting, cost estimating, design, administration,
delivery methods, and construction management of water utility infrastructure.
• Management of consultant and construction contracts to ensure budget, contract and schedule
compliance.
• Understanding of CDPHE regulations as they apply to water distribution systems.
• Knowledge and experience in permitting activities.
• Participates with staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in civil engineering or related field from an accredited four-year
college or university, advanced degree (M.S.) a plus.
• Minimum five (5) years directly related experience, 5 – 10 years preferred
• Hands-on experience in construction or an industry similar to the operation of water
distribution systems a plus.