Sr. Plant Engineer - Supervisory

Sr. Plant Engineer - Supervisory

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Under general supervision, the Senior Plant Engineer is responsible for assigning, monitoring, scheduling, and administering water and gas distribution system contract activities, as well as supervising a team of Senior Engineering Technicians and Plant Engineers. This includes all aspects of project management from inception to completion to include, but not limited to, budgeting, design, preparation of contract documents, specifications, bidding process, and oversight of all phases of construction for all sizes of projects of both individual projects and those of subordinates either in‑house or with a consultant.

Additionally, the Senior Plant Engineer performs design activities necessary to add to, maintain or upgrade District plant facilities.

• Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program, preferably in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Required – Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering related field.
• Preferred – Previous supervisory experience.
• Preferred – Strong knowledge of, or direct experience with, the District’s gas and water systems and associated plant operations.

• Required – Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire and.
• Required – Professional Engineer (PE) License Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Nebraska within 1 Year.
• Required – Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post‑offer, random, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, follow‑up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire.

• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include, but not limited to, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Databases, GIS, Micro Station CAD, and enterprise‑wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• Ability to manage multiple and highly varied projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage the activities of multiple personnel in conjunction with a number of highly varied projects and tasks, concurrently, simultaneously, and independently.
• Proficiency to develop, read and understand construction drawings. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, while working in a fast‑paced environment with critical deadlines.
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co‑workers, vendors, public/private entities, other governmental organizations, and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
• Availability to be on call/after hours for projects and subordinates as required.
• Understand and comply with all pertinent District policies and procedures.

• Provide day‑to‑day supervision of the Senior Engineering Technicians and Plant Engineers.
• Administer and ensure competent design of water and gas facilities, specifications for the associated materials and equipment.
• Coordinate with Engineering Design and other District divisions for water, gas, joint contracts, and any other necessary specialized projects as needed.
• Prepare, administer, train, and direct others in the administration of water distribution system, gas distribution system, and various other contracts, specifications, and consulted projects. This includes working with the District’s crossbore investigation, water service reconnection, lead service line replacement, and valve audit programs.
• Schedule contract work and assure completion by established deadlines.
• Develop cost estimates and analyze bids.
• Train and direct others in developing standards, procedures, projects, and estimates involving District facilities.
• Evaluate and specify materials and equipment to be used at District facilities and assist Engineering Design and others in the evaluation of materials specified and designed for…