ASSOCIATE/PROJECT ENGINEER-O&M AND CIP

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #180: Associate/Project Engineer - O&M and CIP

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Water-Wastewater Division O&M and CIP

WORK LOCATION: West Annex, 805 Municipal Drive

(POSITION LEVEL SHALL BE DETERMINED BY SELECTED APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS)

PAY CLASS/HIRING RANGE:

Project Engineer Technician "K" $23.1195 - $35.9903/hour (Non-Exempt)
Associate Project Engineer I "L" $53,347.42 - $82,997.82/annually (Exempt)
Associate Project Engineer II "M" $58,018.48 - $90,159.47/annually (Exempt)
Project Engineer
"O" $69,572.67 - $108,191.62/annually (Exempt)

DAYS WORKED: Monday – Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Works under the direction of the Water/Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, & Environmental
Administrator, or Water/Wastewater CIP (Capital Improvement Projects) Administrator, in the
planning, operation, maintenance, construction, and improvement of the City's water and
wastewater systems.

Provides high-quality services to the community in a dynamic and rapidly changing
environment.

Supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of water and wastewater
infrastructure, including mains, valves, hydrants, manholes, lift stations, pump stations, meters,
service connections, and related facilities. Investigates system deficiencies, leaks, blockages,
sanitary sewer overflows, service interruptions, and other operational issues and coordinates
appropriate corrective action.

Responds to water and wastewater emergencies, including significant after-hours emergencies, to
assess conditions, coordinate resources, protect public health and safety, minimize service
disruptions, and restore system operations.

Provides field support and project oversight for water and wastewater construction,
rehabilitation, repair, replacement, and capital improvement projects. Reviews work for
compliance with approved plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, City standards, permits,
codes, and regulatory requirements.

Provides technical input and direction to contractors, including construction inspectors, and
works with engineers, consultants, and City staff to resolve field issues, evaluate construction
quality, and determine acceptance of completed work.

Assists with preparation and review of plans, specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates, bid
documents, construction documents, and technical requirements for water and wastewater
projects. Participates in pre-bid, pre-construction, progress, and final project meetings.

Reviews water and wastewater construction plans, plats, development plans, planning
memorandums, building permits, and utility plans for compliance with City codes, standards,
specifications, policies, and utility requirements.

Coordinates the review and approval of new water and sewer services, utility connections,
mainline extensions, easements, and related development requirements with contractors,
developers, consultants, Engineering, Building Inspection, Planning and Zoning, Finance, and
other City divisions.

Monitors mainline extension requirements and assists with applicable fees, special assessments,
recapture agreements, and related utility development requirements.

Serves as a City liaison with water and wastewater contractors, engineering consultants,
developers, vendors, inspectors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. Monitors contractor
and consultant performance and reviews invoices, pay applications, monthly reports, schedules,
change orders, and additional service authorizations for accuracy and compliance.

Assists with preparation, solicitation, evaluation, and award of water and wastewater bids and
contracts and coordinates the work schedules of consultants, contractors, inspectors, and City
crews.

Supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits,
standards, and reporting requirements governing water and wastewater operations. Supports
NPDES requirements, wastewater discharge limits, and environmental compliance.
Coordinates with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, laboratories, and other
organizations regarding compliance matters, corrective actions, inspections, and required
reporting.

Provides input to and assists with updating water and wastewater operations and maintenance
requirements in City Technical Specifications and Construction Standards.

Supports water and wastewater asset management and GIS activities by conducting field
verification, requesting survey information, documenting utility assets, identifying inaccurate
mapping, and coordinating corrections and updates.

Assists in evaluating the condition, capacity, reliability, and performance of water and
wastewater infrastructure and identifies maintenance, rehabilitation, replacement, expansion, and
capital improvement needs.

Assists with identifying, prioritizing, developing, and budgeting water and wastewater capital
improvement projects; prepares or assists with project scopes, preliminary designs, cost
estimates, schedules, and supporting documentation.

Creates, assigns, monitors, and verifies completion of water and wastewater work orders and
ensures maintenance, repair, inspection, construction, and emergency activities are accurately
documented.

Prepares and maintains project, operational, maintenance, regulatory, inspection, and other
reports and records; reviews contractor and consultant documentation for accuracy and
completeness.

Communicates regularly with Public Works leadership and other City departments regarding
system conditions, project progress, operational issues, emergencies, regulatory matters,
contractor performance, and significant public contacts.

Responds to public inquiries, IPRA requests, customer concerns, and requests for information
regarding water and wastewater operations, maintenance, construction, infrastructure, and
projects.

Coordinates with other Public Works divisions and City departments to promote effective and
efficient utility operations, maintenance, emergency response, development review, and capital
improvement activities.

Maintains effective working relationships with employees, officials, consultants, contractors,
developers, regulatory agencies, and the general public using professional customer service
skills.

Operates a City vehicle as necessary to conduct inspections, respond to emergencies, attend
meetings, perform field investigations, and carry out department business.

Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures; identifies hazardous conditions
and takes appropriate precautions to protect employees, contractors, the public, materials,
equipment, and City infrastructure.

May work with water rights, including administering and maintaining the water rights portfolio,
ensuring compliance with New Mexico statutes, regulations, and reporting requirements while
protecting the organization's water rights assets.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Attendance at work is an essential function of the
position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

PROJECT ENGINEER TECHNICIAN – (K) – (NON-EXEMPT)

An Associate's degree in engineering (or a closely related field) must be obtained within two
years of hire, OR the candidate must possess 4 years of relevant engineering-related experience.

PROJECT ASSOCIATE ENGINEER I – (L) – (EXEMPT)

A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field is required, with a strong preference
for degrees from an ABET-accredited institution. Alternatively, 8 years of relevant engineering
experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

For the Operations & Maintenance Division, a bachelor's degree combined with a Level II or
above Water or Wastewater Certification may be accepted as a qualifying substitution for the
Associate Project Engineer I baseline requirements.

PROJECT ASSOCIATE ENGINEER II – (M) – (EXEMPT)

An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate is required. While an EIT from the State of New
Mexico is strongly preferred at hire, candidates with an out-of-state certification must obtain
their New Mexico EIT within 2 years of employment.

For the Operations & Maintenance Division, an alternative qualification of a bachelor's degree
combined with ten years of experience in water or wastewater utility operations may substitute
for the Associate Project Engineer II position.

PROJECT ENGINEER– (O) – (EXEMPT)
Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required, with a New Mexico PE license
strongly preferred at the time of hire. Candidates currently licensed in another state must
successfully obtain their New Mexico PE license via comity or endorsement within two (2) years
of employment. Alternatively, a valid Operator Level 4 certification in both Water and
Wastewater is accepted as an equivalent substitution in lieu of the PE licensure requirement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

All pay classes for this position are subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing
Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion
testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with employees,
contractors, government representatives, City officials, and the general public.

Skill in maintaining positive public relations and responding calmly to realistic public concerns
under stressful circumstances.

Ability to effectively balance daily utility operations with long-term capital projects; must
possess the agility to re-prioritize workflows and realign engineering resources in response to
system emergencies, shifting regulatory demands, or changing field data.

Ability to conduct engineering research, compile comprehensive reports, and accurately meet
time and cost constraints.

Ability to work with minimal direction, following initial instructions in an accurate and timely
manner.

Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.

Valid State driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Ability to operate all required tools and equipment listed in the job description.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A degree in engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five (5) years of experience in the operations of a medium-to-large public water and wastewater
utility.

Working knowledge of municipal civil engineering principles, practices, methods, and applicable
City policies and laws.

Extensive knowledge of irrigation, water, and wastewater utility operations, including related
technical issues.

Considerable knowledge of New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and U.S. EPA
regulations and permit requirements.

Familiarity with New Mexico land and survey laws.

Working knowledge of personal computers (word processing, spreadsheets), engineering
modeling techniques, and drafting software such as Civil-3D.

Proficiency in drafting techniques with the ability to interpret working plans, drawings, and
make field changes to enhance projects or correct oversights.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer, including spread sheet word processing software; motor vehicle; calculator;
10-key; phone; copy and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Work is performed mostly in office settings; however the supervision requires driving a motor
vehicle to and from the various City facilities on a frequent and daily basis. Hand-eye
coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; sit;
use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and
arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather
conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne
particles. The work environment is generally in a quiet office setting. Occasional field visits
where the noise level is moderate may be necessary.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V