Associate Project Engineer 25-090

Associate Project Engineer

Job Announcement No : 25-083

Vacant Position(s) : 1

Department : Environmental Resources

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSTION IS FILLED

Salary Range : $58,094.40 ($27.93 / hr) - $90,064.00 ($43.30 / hr)

Grade : 109

Hours :   7 : 00am – 3 : 30 pm

Position Summary :

Under limited supervision, provide direction, engineering, construction knowledge and technical support.  Develop and supervise section specific programs, i.e. facility upgrade projects, demolition construction projects, pump start-up testing, pumping improvements, system rehabilitation, wastewater specialty inspections, etc.  Monitor and supervise daily contractor crew operations and report on daily activities.

Essential Functions :

• Provides direction, engineering, construction knowledge, and technical support with the development, organization, and execution of wastewater system operations and improvements.
• Provides technical assistance to contractors, work crews, etc. with the installation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility.
• Locate valves, mains, services, leaks, etc., in the field using technical plans and electronic / mechanical detection equipment to assist contractors, CWS crews, engineering services, locating services, etc.
• Obtain data for organizing, processing, and updating as-built plans, operations and maintenance manuals, maps, record databases, project files, extensions, etc., from available sources, i.e. records, field and office investigation, historical plans, contractor plans, other utility companies, etc.
• Investigates and prepares cost estimates, contracts and utility agreements for feasibility studies, construction projects, system improvement projects, etc.
• Analyze system problems derived from flow tests, inspection reports, etc. and produce appropriate solutions.
• Schedules, manages, and inspects construction projects to ensure construction is executed properly, safety practices are followed, and specifications are met.
• Originates, maintains, and completes all project files and associated paperwork through project completion.
• Prepares departmental annual and periodic reports, projection reports, feasibility studies, Standard Operating Instructions (SOI’s), procedural activities, etc.
• Performs, evaluates, and composes technical reports on pilot studies to implement new procedures in the department.
• Review as-built drawings from contractors for operational completeness.
• Analyzes detailed technical reports.
• May be required to work during emergency conditions.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.
• Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures

Additional Duties

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

Ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally and with a 2-way radio, to include comprehension of complex oral and written instruction.

Education and / or Experience

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Training Needs :

Potential Career Path :

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.