Job Description
Salary: $67,438.00 - $85,430.00 Annually
Location : Wallingford
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400045
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 07/25/2024
Closing Date: 8/16/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
GENERAL DESCRIPTION This is responsible engineering technician work involving preparation and maintenance of accurate, permanent utility location records, and basic utility construction design and assistance in project management. Work involves responsibility for taking and recording field measurements, review of development plans and determining water and sewer installation acceptability. Duties include designing basic water and sewer pipelines, capital and related construction projects, assisting in the design of major projects, and performing assigned administrative tasks according to professional engineering, and Water and Sewer Divisions design and regulatory code standards. Performs engineering calculations and other technical operations in support of higher Engineering Section classifications. Duties include reviewing plans for water and sewer line installations, reviewing files for existing installations, locating water and sewer utilities in the field, meeting with contractors and other town departments and staff, preparing reports and overseeing work of draftpersons and aides in the department. This position also has the responsibility for making standard engineering technical decisions related to water and sewer design and construction activities requiring that the employee have considerable knowledge, skill and ability in the water and sewer utility systems constructions field.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Makes and maintains engineering field records to determine the correct location of existing and replacement water and sewer installations.
Prepares for field work by locating files and drawings and coordinating with Water and Sewer Divisions' operations staff.
Maintains water and sewer engineering records and data related to pipeline inventories, water production, reservoir levels and precipitation. Prepares necessary and required reports.
Takes and records field measurements.
Reviews development submissions and "as-built" drawings to determine sewer and water installation acceptability.
Meets with other town departments, engineers, contractors, developers and the general public regarding installations, complaints, or potential conflicts between utilities, etc.
Performs construction inspection and water and sewer line testing as required.
Schedules, assigns and oversees work of staff employees as required and directed.
Performs other related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of methods, materials, principles and practices used in the design, construction, installation, repair and maintenance of water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems.
Ability to understand and implement Water and Sewer Rules and Regulations, Technical Standards and Detail sheets as they apply.
Ability to research and analyze a wide variety of engineering problems to provide engineering and technical assistance to Water and Sewer Divisions' personnel and other interested agencies or contractors. Some ability to compile and analyze information to prepare technical reports.
Some knowledge of state and local ordinances and codes pertaining to water and sewer systems.
Good ability in oral and written communications.
Good ability to understand and implement complex oral and written instructions.
Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, superiors, associates, contractors, developers and the general public.
Good ability to utilize computer programs such as Autodesk AutoCAD, and other productivity software to prepare and maintain utility drawings and data.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An associate's degree or the equivalent in civil engineering plus two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the water/sewer utility field, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO APPLY: Please visit
Applications are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.
EXAMINATION: Written - 100%
or Oral - 100%
or Background Evaluation - 100%
or Written - 50%/Oral - 50%
or Written - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%
or Oral - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%
The Town of Wallingford offers an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, paid sick and vacation time, individual and family medical insurance, employer paid life insurance, 13 paid holidays, and optional 457 deferred compensation plan.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Local area,