Engineering Project Coordinator - Planning Groups

This position primarily manages and coordinates tasks with the Planning Groups under the Wastewater team of the CLTW Engineering Division. The position uses hydraulic models (InfoWorks ICM), ArcGIS Pro, field data from flow monitors, SCADA, and other data to evaluate the wastewater system. The position will also assist in tasks related to the planning of public wastewater and water infrastructure. This position is responsible for routine tasks of short duration with engineering oversight and reports to the Wastewater Senior Engineer.

Salary - $82,834.58 - $92,037.42/year - Commensurate with experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Performs engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and capacity forecast of wastewater (gravity sewer and forcemain) collection and water systems under the direction and supervision of a Senior Engineer.
• Utilization of InfoWorks ICM models for wastewater system analysis.
• Analyzes wastewater collection system to evaluate existing and future capacity needs based on current service requests and future projections.
• Utilization of ArcGIS analysis for wastewater infrastructure and planning data.
• Assists with dashboard creation and maintenance (Power BI and/or Tableau)
• Assists with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), developing individual CIP project descriptions and cost estimates, and assisting with CIP budget coordination.
• Assists with data compilation and regulatory reporting functions.
• Oversees contracted third-party service providers to ensure timely and quality delivery of services; inspects completed work to ensure compliance with contracts; works to resolve problems; and monitors and ensures compliance.
• Assists in data verification and field inspections and tests, including manhole inspection, flow testing, pressure monitoring, and distribution valve operation.
• Communicate with internal and external clients.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited school.
• One (1) year of utility planning experience demonstrating responsibility for the coordination of tasks in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred certification as an Engineering Intern (EI or EIT) or equivalent credentials in the field of specialty (or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire).
• Five (5) years of utility planning experience demonstrating responsibility for the coordination of tasks in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Requires valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of water and wastewater system infrastructure, including design principles.
• Experience with creating, operating, understanding, and managing computer-based hydraulic models (Infoworks ICM or similar) is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) software(s) and their use.
• Familiarity with dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Candidate should demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively organize, manage, and complete assignments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft software, particularly advanced Excel functions and Word.
• Familiarity with large database software and working with large data sets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, and grasping. perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking via expressing the spoken word and shouting above noises, visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/ inspections, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:        

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.  Requires occasional on-call emergency work.