Utility Engineer - Gas , Water & Wastewater
Decatur Utilities · Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares plans, specifications, work orders and cost estimates for construction and maintenance of gas, water, and/or wastewater utility systems.
- Communicates and assists customers and developers on commercial, industrial, and residential services and main extensions.
- Reviews plans and specifications for conformity to DU requirements.
- Performs field work such as determining road right-of-way & easement locations using instruments such as GPS unit, level, and transit.
- Maintains records for Public Service Commission and monitors PHMSA code compliance and other regulatory requirements.
- Interacts with customers/developers in person and at job site to handle customer requests relating to utility issues and resolve complaints.
- Collates data, generates reports and maintains files for the gas, water, and/or wastewater utility systems.
- Uses computer assisted engineering design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks and system studies.
- Adheres to all safety policies and codes to ensure safe working practices for employees.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor degree (B.S.) in Civil, Mechanical, or related engineering field from an accredited college or university with 2-4 years of related engineering experience with gas, water, and/or wastewater utility systems.
- Recent college graduates may be considered if business requirements can accommodate.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel) as required to perform job tasks.
- Must be able to use specialized software applications for ESRI GIS, customer inquiries, modeling mapping, GPS, and pretreatment.
- Ability to apply routine and complex mathematical equations to perform various Civil, Environmental and/or Mechanical Engineering tasks, as related to the gas and water engineering utility field.
- Valid Alabama Driver's License; CPR/First Aid Certification; Customer Service Skills and applicable safety training as scheduled.