Utility Engineer
Who We Are
We are Utility Services of Alaska working with Golden Heart Utility and College Utilities to bring safe and clean water and wastewater operations to Fairbanks, Alaska. Together these three companies are known as Fairbanks Sewer and Water; we are owned by Nexus Water Group.
Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.
“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.
What We Offer
- Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays
- Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
- Retirement Plan: 401K plan with employer contribution.
- Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.
Overview
Fairbanks Sewer and Water has an opportunity for a Utility Engineer. Responsible for planning, design, and construction administration of water and wastewater utility projects as well as providing technical support for Operations as needed. Also responsible for utility asset (plant and piping) management program and related systems under the supervision of the VP of Engineering. Estimated 50% split between engineering/construction support and asset management duties.
Work location and schedule
The Utility Engineer will be based in Fairbanks, AK. Schedule is Monday through Friday. After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required.
What You'll Do
The Utility Engineer will do the following:
- Providing timely engineering support to internal and external customers.
- Supporting the utility asset management program.
- Ensuring safe work practices at all times.
- Project management including evaluation of design, workmanship, and cost control. Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Select and specify materials and equipment for projects. Plan for and review updates to construction standards.
- Basic engineering analysis of piping and hydraulic systems, water/wastewater treatment process.
- Conduct field inspections and troubleshoot construction project issues on site.
- Responding to requests for technical assistance from operations.
- Support administration of the CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) including asset additions and associated tasks, system improvements and optimizations, PM generation and reporting.
- Maintain the Capital Equipment/Asset Repair & Replacement database.
- Support internal GIS database updates and maintenance.
What You'll Bring
Experience
- A minimum of two years of field and office experience in a water and wastewater utility or other industrial environment.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering
- Valid AK Driver's License
Nice to Have
- Project management experience is an asset.
- Preferred: Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A strong commitment to safety.
- A strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles and techniques
- Result-focused, detail-oriented, customer-centric and self-motivated individual
- Good verbal and written communication ability. Ability to communicate technical information succinctly and accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills. Capable of communicating with the public in tactful, courteous manner
- Experience in design and completion of projects, and a demonstrated ability to exercise good engineering judgement
- Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications
- Ability to prepare engineering plans, specifications, and reports
- Required Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, and ability to learn to use other software required for internal business processes
- Ability to learn to use and understand GIS applications and data
- Preferred Program Experience: Autodesk suite, Bentley WaterGEMS
- Maintain valid State of Alaska drivers’ license throughout duration of employment
Work Environment
- Approximately 50% of time is spent in office environments with remaining time spent in the field, including plant and outdoor environments.
- In the field, exposure to loud noise, wastewater odors, chemical hazards, confined spaces, potential electrical hazards and hazards found on active construction sites may be encountered. Occasionally may encounter extreme cold or hot conditions.
- Must have ability to perform physical duties such as occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs unassisted, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time: occasionally climbing, pulling, kneeling, twisting, turning, stooping, reaching, and bending.??
- Must wear/use all personal protective equipment and adhere to safe work practices as appropriate for the work environment and as directed by the site supervisor.
About Our Company
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.
