Engineer ; CDBG-DR-Alley Sewer Program Job Livonia area,Michigan USA,Engineering

Position: Engineer 3 (CDBG-DR-Alley Sewer Program)

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates.

This project is a temporary initiative funded by a grant, set to span a duration of four years.

Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

SUMMARY

The Engineer 3 performs engineering work for municipal projects. This position provides engineering support in the execution in the administration for the design and implementation, and/or delivery and execution of consultant and contract services, for all projects required for the improvement and expansion of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department System.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform construction engineering tasks for municipal engineering projects. Prepare plans, drawings, specifications and detailed computations for municipal engineering projects. Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and evaluate proposals for consultant contracts. Evaluate bids for construction contracts. Attend construction meetings. Assist with field and design issues on construction of projects. Review and enforce consultant work and responses. Participate and review all site surveys.

Provide technical oversight and devise testing related to proper maintenance and operation of equipment. Develop engineering reports and other correspondence. A valid Michigan Driver’s License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain. Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties. Identify lessons learned on current projects for review and corrective action on future projects.

RELATED

JOB FUNCTIONS

Facilitate in obtaining consultant approvals and in construction contract advertisement. Obtain contract number(s) and other required information for consultant and construction contracts. Review and confirm that consultant submitted work is completed in accordance with the scope of work, standards and specifications of the contract. Prepare blue sheet updates. Perform related work duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF

? Water and wastewater, distribution and collection processes, equipment and systems
? Principles and practices of engineering design and construction management
? Project Management principles
? Basic Geographic Information Systems
? Green Stormwater Infrastructure

SKILL TO

? Devise solutions to engineering problems
? Provide Qualified Engineering Support to multiple projects
? Use advanced technology
? Prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive reports
? Use survey instruments, tools and other equipment
? Develop and understand critical path methodology/scheduling
? Provide operational support
? Proficiently use standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, GIS software, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Provide excellent written skills needed to support development of technical products, tools, support documents, and training materials.
? Conduct statistical analyses.
? Provide strong oral communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

ABILITY TO

? Read and interpret contract drawings/specification and schematic drawings
? Conduct and record precise observations
? Plan, manage and administer the engineering function
? Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
? Make complex arithmetic computations
? Read and interpret schematics
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