Senior Engineer

Posted: 01/15/2025

           
Senior Engineer
        
 
 
Cleveland Utilities Authority, a municipal utility providing electric, water, wastewater and fiber services to the Cleveland, Tennessee/Bradley County area is seeking a Senior Engineer. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the engineering department, maintaining and expanding a water distribution system and sewage collections system. Position can include design of capital projects at the wastewater treatment plant, and water treatment plants. 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist with Water and Wastewater Engineering Department functions to include but not limited to: 
    o Development of the Water/Wastewater Engineering Department capital budget. 
    o Review and approve water and wastewater facilities for private development. 
    o Develop plans and specifications for capital projects.
    o Assist with Water and Wastewater GIS mapping.
    o Inspection of construction of water and wastewater facilities.
    o Direction of capital project/design and construction management.  
    o Assist other areas with capital budgeting, management of all capital projects, use of consultants and other         engineering related items. 
    o Assist customers as necessary. 
    o Develop standards and policies related to the installation of water and wastewater facilities. 
    o Support water and wastewater operations, as needed. 
    
• Manage outside consultants to consist of selection, fee negotiations, scheduling, payment and review/approval of work.   
• Knowledge of SRF requirements including application procedure, disbursement requests, document preparation, and construction procedures. 
• Confer with the public, consultants, and contractors concerning projects.  
• Other duties as assigned by Engineering Manager of Water and Wastewater. 
 
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor of Science Degree (four-year accredited college/university) Required: Field of Study Engineering. 
• Professional Engineering license or ability to acquire.
• Ten plus years of experience in water and wastewater. 
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications. 
• A valid Class “D” Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Available to work after hours when needed and perform call duty. 
 
 
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Leader
• Manager
• Problem Solver
• Decision Maker
• Detail Oriented
• Interpersonal
• Communicator both Oral/Written
• Ethical
• Self-Confident
• Analytical Skills
• Time Management
• Mechanically and Process oriented 
 
Qualified applicants should submit a resume by Friday, February 7, 2025, to:
 
CLEVELAND UTILITIES AUTHORITY
ATTN: HUMAN RESOURES
POST OFFICE BOX 2730
CLEVELAND, TN 37320
Or email to dhitch@clevelandutilities.com
 
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER