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CITY OF COLTON UTILITIES ENGINEER DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of the Director of Water & Wastewater Operations or his designee, performs professional engineering duties in the planning and design of City water and wastewater related projects; performs related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Utilities Engineer performs supervisory level assignments and is responsible for independent engineering analysis and recommendations. Incumbent directs, reviews, and evaluates the work of professional and paraprofessional staff in the performance of duties related to capital project development and design; performs engineering studies, investigations, preliminary design work for all major water and wastewater facilities; and reviews designs of water and wastewater improvement projects prepared either by the engineering division or by consultants. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Oversee various projects which may include plan check activities; assign projects and direct coordination between the City and engineering consultants; direct recordkeeping and tracking; ensure expeditious processing. • Prepare requests for proposal and perform contract administration for engineering consultants and evaluate their performance; make construction contract modifications and negotiate contract change orders; review billings; project costs; may assist in developing and administering the engineering budget. • Respond to inquiries and investigate complaints; provide technical expertise and coordinate activities with outside agencies and the public. • Gather technical data required for the planning of a wide variety of engineering projects; prepare staff reports and recommendations related to engineering projects. • Review, make comments and recommendations regarding proposed projects by checking plans, maps, related studies and supporting data for concept, design and compliance with regulations; recommend conditions of approval for projects. • Prepare and review plans, specifications, and estimates; prepare and process legal documents required for project completion. • Attend City Council meetings and Planning Commission meetings as assigned; participate in staff project meetings; participate in discussion or make presentations regarding engineering projects. • Meet with developers to define project objectives and prescribe standards; attempt to resolve conflicts between developers and staff; meet with neighborhood groups to discuss plans and obtain feedback; and enforce City polices and procedures.