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Job Title: Associate Construction Engineer
Posting Start Date: 11626
Job Description
The Associate Engineer is an entry-level position in the Engineering function and is responsible for various engineering tasks for water and wastewater utility systems, such as planning, design, hydraulic modeling, project delivery, or project management. Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of services to our customers, the Associate Engineers responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, technicians, and/or CADD operators.
Responsibilities • Assist with the preparation of strategic water and wastewater system engineering planning studies. • Conduct system capacity evaluations, analysis of water source treatment, pumping, and collection/distribution/storage or other system deficiencies as assigned to support ongoing operations, service extension requests, or regional growth opportunities. • Assist in the hydraulic model development, calibration, and analysis for water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems. • Assist with multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design, or construction. • Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches. • Assist with any other special projects and tasks assigned by their team leads or managers.
Key Accountabilities
Assist with the preparation of strategic water and wastewater system engineering planning studies. Conduct system capacity evaluations, analysis of water source treatment, pumping, and collection/distribution/storage or other system deficiencies as assigned to support ongoing operations, service extension requests, or regional growth opportunities. Assist in the hydraulic model development, calibration, and analysis for water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems. Assist with multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design, or construction. Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches. Any other special projects and tasks assigned by their team leads or managers.
Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, water resources project management, construction, and contract management, water and wastewater facilities, and utility operations. Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the water industry. Familiarity with regulatory requirements, commercial, and environmental industry standards, and trends impacting the water industry. Sound business acumen and judgment. Effective quantitative and analytical skills, attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communications skills, e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation. Strong interpersonal skills, e.g., tact, diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, and ability to motivate others.
Experience and Education
0 - 2 years of experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery, and/or project management. Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus. Bachelors degree in a related field of Engineering.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20% as required.
Certifications & Licenses
Valid Drivers License Ability to obtain Engineer in Training (EIT) within 1 year.
Work Environment
Primarily in the office with occasional work in the field at water/wastewater facilities to conduct site investigations and participate in on-site project kick-off/ review meetings.
Competencies
Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates