Under general supervision, an Associate Engineer performs a variety of engineering duties in the planning, design, construction, operations, and compliance of wastewater facilities, infrastructure, systems, operations, and programs; prepares or coordinates the preparation of a variety of engineering drawings and designs and compliance and permitting documents; provides project management support for assigned programs and projects; inspects and analyzes plant operations and implements process improvements; assists in the enforcement of industrial wastewater discharge regulations and reviews, processes, and approves permits; researches a variety of engineering and/or compliance issues, compiles and analyzes data, and prepares reports; provides technical support to engineering and management staff; and performs duties as assigned. Job duties for the Associate Engineer within the Design Division may include, but are not limited to, developing scopes of work and supporting the selection of consultants; reviewing plans and technical specifications; providing technical support for projects during design and construction; performing in-house electrical design; performing power system studies.