Utility Engineer - Gas , Water & Wastewater

Decatur Utilities; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Utilities in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Civil/Mechanical Engineer to design and evaluate gas, water, and wastewater distribution systems; the role combines civil engineering with modeling, QA/QC, and project management.

Responsibilities include planning/design, field data collection with GPS, reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a BS in engineering and 2–4 years of utility experience; proficiency with MS Office and ESRI GIS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 2–4 years of related engineering experience with gas, water, and/or wastewater utility systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Must be able to use ESRI GIS, GPS, and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Scope of work includes civil engineering functions for gas, water, and/or wastewater utility systems.
• Prepare plans, specs, work orders and cost estimates for construction and maintenance.
• Communicate with customers and developers on services and main extensions.
• Review plans by outside engineers for conformance to DU requirements.
• Field work to determine right-of-way and easement locations using GPS and levels.
• Maintain records for regulatory bodies and ensure PHMSA compliance.
• Interact with customers and developers to handle requests and resolve complaints.
• Collect data, generate reports, and maintain files for utility systems.
• Utilize computer-aided design software and equipment for system studies.
• Adhere to safety policies and codes.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer Service Skills

Safety Training

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ESRI GIS

GPS

Modeling software

Job description

Department: Gas/Water/Wastewater Operations

Location: 10th Avenue Service Center

Description

Utilizes engineering principles, methods, and techniques specific to natural gas and water utilities to effectively plan, evaluate, and design distribution systems. The role encompasses comprehensive civil engineering tasks, as well as quality assurance and control, system planning, modeling, and project management, including coordination and inspection of gas and water systems. This position may also provide support for the wastewater collections system, contributing to overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope of work includes all phases civil engineering functions including system planning/design/layout, modeling and coordination, metering, construction, flow and pressure testing and compliance/regulatory functions for gas, water, and/or wastewater utility systems.
• 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.
• Reviews plans and specifications by outside engineers, architects and developers concerning utility improvements and/or extensions 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.
• Collects and compiles 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.