Senior Engineer ​/ Engineer

Senior Engineer/Engineer Position

The Metropolitan Sewer District is seeking a Senior Engineer/Engineer who will work within the Internal Design Group under the QA/QC Section. The successful candidate will work on projects involving the design of sewer collection systems linear (local and lateral sewers) projects as well as wastewater treatment facilities improvements projects. This will include developing engineering designs, specifications, and project cost estimates. The ideal candidate should be adept in specialized design software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Revit and will be expected to advance projects in a team environment and be actively engaged in the plan production.

This position is also responsible for coordinating with municipal, county, state, and federal agencies to ensure designs meet legal, regulatory, and environmental standards. This role may involve supervising technical staff, manage budgets, and ensure project schedules are met.

Knowledge of:
Engineering and technology, especially as related to assigned area of responsibility--structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, geotechnical, etc; reinforced concrete design. Design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. As appropriate, geology, including local geology, investigative practices, and stabilization methods. Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations and standards, and industry safety standards Principles of management and supervision City personnel policies and procedures and union contracts.

Principles and practices of obtaining and administering funding for assigned projects. Materials, tools, and equipment used in engineering. Administrative policies and procedures of the City and the assigned department. Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Skill to:
Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D tools, and analytic or scientific software. Operate motor vehicle in the course of duty.

Ability to:
Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with currently accepted engineering practices and appropriate laws and codes. Interpret engineering plans and perform calculations. Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Review and prepare reports, construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications for assigned projects.

Review plans for roadways, utilities, earthworks, and residential and industrial developments. Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Ensure the use of appropriate safety and quality standards. Interpret field data and results from laboratory tests and identify trends or make recommendations. Develop and maintain databases and maps. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Write technical reports or summaries. Manage project budgets and schedules. Plan and manage the activities of subordinate workers. Manage construction projects and contractors.

Prepare engineering drawings, project plans, construction plans, and specifications. Provides project management, consultant, or contract management oversight for individual projects or programs Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted engineering practices. Review plans and calculations done by other engineers. Review plans for constructability. Troubleshoot infrastructure or system problems in the field or in facilities Perform field inspections Perform modeling or complete mathematical calculations.

Participate in all phases of consultant selection. Manage projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, quality standards and regulations. Sign and stamp engineering design or construction documents (not requiring P.E. license) Sign and stamp engineering design or construction documents (requiring P.E. license) Perform utility coordination and construction engineering and management. Identify and apply for outside funding. Approve capital project expenditures, change order review and negotiations Assist with developing and maintaining the project financial spreadsheet to keep track of the various funding sources and expenditures.

Directly responsible for the administration of assigned capital projects, including legislation, funding, and management. Assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for professional and technical engineering operations. Coordinate with product vendors to develop material and product specifications. Coordinate with other local jurisdictions and developers…