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Water Distribution System

Associate Engineer

Job Announcement No : 25-008 (repost 24-133)

Vacant Position(s) : 1

Department : Water Distribution

NOTE : IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ASSOCIATE ENGINEER (24-133) JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

Applications Accepted UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

Salary Range : $72,238.40 ($34.73 / hr.) – $111,966.40 ($53.83 / hr.)

Grade : 111

Hours : 7 : 00 am – 4 : 00 pm

Position Summary :

Under limited supervision prepares project designs, drawings, construction documents, cost estimates, material orders, reports, addenda and change orders, and planning recommendations as required for each project. Administer, develop, and supervise all aspects of the department’s asset management and system evaluation programs.

Essential Functions :

Design and engineer water distribution system projects for optimization, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Perform project prioritization and budget planning during the annual budgeting process.
Supervise use and assist with the development of the CMMS and GIS within the department.
Perform studies and engineering investigations and provide cost estimates.
Develop, implement, and manage the asset management program in coordination with other departments.
Provide project management for projects assigned to outside engineering consultants.
Coordinate with Engineering & Construction department engineers on completion of major capital projects.
Manage technical aspects of implementing net recurring projects. Coordinate with all stakeholders.
Evaluate work process that are labor intensive and develop systems and procedures to automate and simplify work processes.
Assess and develop projects that leverage use of manpower.
Identify, locate, and evaluate equipment to maximize use of personnel and reduce other operating cost.
Assist operations department in identifying and developing improvement opportunities.
Job performance must conform to all CWS Policies and procedures
Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System policies and procedures.
May be required to work during emergency (hazardous) conditions.

Additional Duties

Regular attendance is required.

Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.

Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures.

Perform engineering calculations to analyze existing and proposed water distribution systems, to locate and solve existing deficiencies, computer modeling, and for the design of pipe works, water systems and appurtenances.

Responsible for contract management.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Subject to 24-hour on call.

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

Must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night.

Occasional movement and traversing involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground and cluttered work areas.

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine distinctions in sound, such as when making adjustments on equipment.

Occasionally positions self to maneuver objects weighing up to 25 lbs and occasionally weighing up to 50 lbs. Objects greater than 50 lbs require a two-person operation.

Occasionally positions self to use up to 50 lbs of lateral torque to operate valves, hydrants, etc.

Considerable movement and traversing involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground and cluttered work areas.

Constantly works in internal / external environmental conditions.

Ability to observe and comprehend computer screens.

Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and with a 2-way radio to include comprehension of complex oral and written instructions.

Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited program with four (4) years of progressive engineering work.

At least 3 years experience managing capital projects strongly preferred.

Computer skills : must have extensive experience with Windows-based word processing and spreadsheet software (prefer Word or Excel). Including use of complex, menu driven programs.

Good public speaking skills enabling the presentation of reports, project concepts and other information to regulatory boards, environmental groups, town or city councils or others as required.

Must possess experience in contract management .

Must possess good oral and written communication skills .

Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Registration as an Engineer-In-Training in the state of South Carolina required within 24 months of hire.

A” level Water Distribution Operator’s License required within 24 months of hire.

Valid South Carolina Driver's License required.

Training Needs :

OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.

Skills Based Training

Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements

ISO 14001 standards for department and company.

See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position

Potential Career Path :

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.

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Salary : $72,238 - $111,966

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