Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
LOCATION: 3000 Arctic Boulevard
Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.
Example of Duties
Under general supervision, the engineer will compile data, complete analysis, and create work products related to the utility asset management. The engineer will be actively involved in the development of long term planning in the form of asset management plans, facility plans, and master plans. The engineer will also conduct short term planning by developing of the utility's 6-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and current fiscal year Capital Improvement Budget (CIB). The engineer will develop and maintain the utility's water and sewer hydraulic models, and the condition assessment data for the utility. To complete these tasks, the engineer will conduct system analysis using water and sewer system hydraulic models; develop conceptual facility and pipeline designs; review and improve utility business and operational processes; review and improve on level of service tracking and publishing; develop engineering economic analysis looking asset life cycle costs and proposed return-on-investment (ROI) of projects; complete condition assessment data gathering and analysis; and conduct project administration and coordination with utility staff, public agencies, private contractors and consultants. Perform other required duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline, and six (6) years of professional engineering or land surveying experience.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Egineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline, and four (4) years of professional engineering or land surveying experience.
Must possess and/or obtain:
- Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
- Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
- The ability to participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.
Must possess:
- The experience or the knowledge in some of the following software: ESRI Products including ArcCatalog, ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcPortal; InfoWater and InfoSewer; SharePoint; Microsoft Office Products; Microsoft Power BI; and Maximo.
Preference:
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) License.
- Engineer Intern (EI) License.
