Civil Project Engineer-Water

Our Major Utility has a tremendous opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer with a background in Water, Wastewater. This Utility will consider all levels of Engineers (entry, intermediate, and senior). EIT and PE a major plus! Relocation available! Send resume ASAP. ********Salary will be based on experience, education, and license. This hybrid position is 3 days in office, M and F remote!

Must be US Citizen!!!

Purpose

This position requires moderate engineering knowledge and is responsible for providing judgement and analysis for the design, operation, and/or maintenance of water and wastewater systems. The incumbent will perform a variety of standard problem-solving techniques while assisting more experienced engineers in carrying out technical tasks, designs, calculations, and methods. They will receive a moderate level of guidance and direction. As applicable, this role may provide guidance to junior professionals or technicians working on a common project. The incumbent should have thorough utility-oriented engineering experience. Employee plans and conducts work requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.

Accountabilities

• Provides evaluations, recommendations, and planning associated with the installation of new and replacement water system facilities.
• Under higher level engineer’s guidance and review, performs civil engineering calculations; technical research to solve extensive and diverse engineering issues, and prepares project designs.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects related to water system analyses, master planning, design, project management, and construction of various facilities.
• Aids in making decisions regarding the design and construction of utility facilities.
• Assists in the preparation of letters, memoranda, reports, project specifications, and other written communication.
• Assists in the preparation of Company rate case materials.
• Communicates and coordinates with customers and developers concerning their needs for water system information and/or improvements.
• Assists in the creation and maintenance of facility system maps and facility management systems.
• Assists in the timely collection and processing of as-built documentation for construction projects. Few technical decisions are made, and these are routine with clearly defined procedures and guidelines.
• Assists in the construction of projects by securing permits, ordering materials and services, performing construction observation services, and maintaining records for capital project files.
• Engage with Procurement to provide materials analysis, estimation and approval that meet specifications.
• Update specific, detailed lists of project materials required for orders in SAP prior to Construction.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or an equivalent Engineering Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 3-5 years of technical experience in water facilities design and project management or other related fields.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Valid State Engineer in Training certificate with ability to obtain a State Professional Engineer license.
• Valid State Water Distribution Operator certification (preferred)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate in English with others including internal and external customers under normal and adverse conditions are required.
• Must have strong proficiency of various software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and/or ArcGIS
• Ability to read technical information and data, policies, laws, guidelines, and procedures at a college level.
• Must have good analytical, organizational, and math skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to produce project cost estimates and forecasts for improvement projects in support of annual capital budgeting or special project requests.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and multi-task oriented. Able to work independently and function in a team environment, collaboratively solve issues; maintain confidentiality; include appropriate staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; interact with both internal and external parties on a regular basis.

Benefits

• 401k: 100% Match of 5%
• Cash Balance Pension: 4% of base pay issued each year in company equity
• Annual Bonus 8%
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Vacation, +5 sick days