Engineer II, Water/Wastewater

Purpose

The Engineer II, Water/Wastewater performs research, prepares cost estimates and provides services for Water/Wastewater in support of engineering department.

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Accountabilities

• Various civil engineering tasks as related to the utilities.
• Assist in developing spreadsheets and applications for field and office use.
• Assist in development, maintenance and running of hydraulic models.
• Prepares various documents as required using word processing, spreadsheet programs and CAD.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Confident reading construction plans and familiar with contract documents and GIS.
• Performs regular field work including design studies and construction inspection, including directing internal and external crews.
• Coordinating plant access and contractor safety orientation.
• Engineering design, planning, and technical assistance as required to resolve a wide variety of operating issues, service continuity and water quality problems.
• Assists more experienced engineers and project managers in preparing upfront engineer designs, analysis, calculations, resource estimates and specifications for new construction, system enhancements, extensions etc.
• Manage the securing of permits and licenses, and municipal/governmental requirements to complete designs and undertake the project.
• 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
• Works under close supervision and work is reviewed by higher level engineers and/or project managers.
• Act as project manager for one or more smaller projects.
• Executes works with new technology, recommended Technical Knowledge of GIS and SAP.
• Assist in project closeout, including permit closeout, ensuring that adequate as-built records and documentation are obtained as part of the project and retained accordingly.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• E.I.T. or ability to acquire within one year of onboarding, PE preferred.
• New York State Water Operators License preferred or ability to acquire within two year of onboarding.
• Prefer OHSA certificates, 15 hour or greater.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office.

• Must have a basic understanding of engineering drafting. AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS experience is a plus.
• Valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and organize multiple assignments with limited time constraints and changing requirements.
• Have a basic understanding of hydraulics when it comes to gravity and pressure systems.

• Willing to travel (15%) 
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering staff or project team.
• Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Motivated, self-starter with ability to work in a flexible and fast paced environment.