Plumbing Field Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages contractors' Statements of Work (SOW) and oversees budgetary aspects of projects.
• Trains subordinates to function well as a team to at least journeyman level competency in plumbing and mechanical repair.
• Trains subordinates to complete work orders in a timely and efficient manner without needing constant supervision or guidance.
• Evaluates facility maintenance problems/issues in a timely manner and determines a course of action to resolve problems/issues given budget and resources.
• Schedules and manages necessary subcontractor budget and repairs.
• Learns City of Atlanta organization policy and procedures to better manage resources available to complete section maintenance and personnel needs.
• Becomes familiar with City of Atlanta PPD, Civil Code, Code of Ethics in conjunction with building and safety codes to assist in better managing resources.
• Investigates plumbing related complaints; suggests methods and procedures for repair, re-engineering or replacement of systems and their components.
• Makes site visits to review, inspect and maintain quality control of plumbing systems and installations.
• Receives, reviews, and logs engineering requests and determines type and scope of work.
• Develops work plans and tracks project costs and time.
• Prepares and/or reviews reports, memos, and other documents, and develops and maintains related files.
• Confers with supervisor, contractors, and others as necessary to provide directions, answer questions, and resolve problems.
• Confers with Civil Engineers, City and other governmental officials, and others as necessary to coordinate work.
• Conducts on-site inspections to ensure that work is performed in conformance with specifications and plans.
• Conducts tests and otherwise monitors water availability, pressure, and flow, resolves problems, and performs other duties as necessary to ensure the availability of potable water.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of plumbing codes, engineering, and plumbing construction practices and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities;
• Sewer gas and back flow prevention devices and systems;
• Applicable policies, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties;
• Operating computers with demonstrated talent in identifying, scrutinizing and streamlining complex work processes.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience – Associate's degree, graduation from vocational training program in engineering, construction management, plumbing, building trades or related field required (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional related experience in plumbing engineering).
• 5 years' of progressively responsible experience in plumbing engineering or related experience.
• Licensures and Certifications – OSHA 30 license/training. Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license.