Engineer I - Infrastructure Integrity

About the role

The Engineer I position is responsible for designing construction plans and preparing specifications for the extension, relocation, replacement or improvement of the District's gas and/or water distribution systems. This role also involves creating and analyzing gas and/or water distribution system models, assisting in the preparation of specifications for purchase of materials and equipment, and providing engineering inspection for equipment installations, construction work, and creation of record documents.

Responsibilities

• Design construction plans and prepare specifications for the gas and/or water distribution systems.
• Create and analyze gas and/or water distribution system models.
• Aid in preparing specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Avoid reviewing, evaluating, and recommending acceptance and award of bids and contracts.
• Provide engineering inspection for equipment installations, construction work, and creation of record documents.
• Aid in project scheduling.
• Prepare project cost and budget estimates.
• Assist in project scheduling.
• Provide and maintain due diligence on all projects from inception through completion regarding sound fiscal responsibility for District funds while always acting in the best interest of customer rate payers.
• Assist other engineers as needed or directed by the supervisor.
• Drive to District job sites.
• Train in the duties of, and advance toward progression to, Engineer II.
• Fulfill responsibilities common to all Supervisory, Professional and Administrative positions as stated.

Requirements

• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned.
• Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree of Science degree in Engineering, preferably Civil or Mechanical Engineering, from an ABET-accredited Engineering program. Any degree which can lead to Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and a defined scope of practice to reasonably include engineering activities outlined in the Position Summary above and the Specific Responsibilities below may be considered.
• Preferred: Previously passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Skills

• Read and understand construction drawings/prints.
• Work on multiple projects in all stages of design simultaneously and work independently.
• Show attention to detail.
• Show good time management skills.
• Be proficient with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP).
• Learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• Have efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
• Work outside in all types of weather and terrain.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Occasionally Move/Traverse - Occasionally Stationary Position/Seated - Constantly Transport/Lifting - Rarely Transport/Carrying - Rarely Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely Ascend/Descend - Rarely Balancing - Rarely Position Self/Stooping - Rarely Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely Position Self/Crouching - Rarely Position Self/Crawling - Rarely Reaching - Rarely Handling - Occasionally Grasping - Occasionally Feeling - Rarely Communicate/Talking - Constantly Communicate/Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Frequently Coordination - Frequently