What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/ Wastewater Engineer position at England, Thims & Miller Inc.?
Description
Who we are looking for...
We are seeking a Water/ Wastewater Engineer who will work on all phases of civil engineering including planning, design, and construction management of water and wastewater treatment, collection, distribution, storage and pumping systems. Typical projects involve working with local and regional municipal clients to solve complex water and wastewater challenges, assist in the design, permitting, and construction of municipal utility projects. Specific tasks may include field investigations, preparation of engineering reports, project permitting, cost estimates, development and review of design plans and technical specifications, field representation and office assistance throughout construction. The following skills will be required for this position:
- Engineering concepts, principles, practices, methods, and standards associated with utility projects.
- Federal, state, local, and industry laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.
- Project management techniques and contract administration.
- Process improvement methodologies
- Performing original design tasks including preparation of plans, drawings, specifications, maps, and cost estimates.
- Project management includes planning, scheduling, and leading all phases of small to moderately complex utility projects in a specific discipline and assigned functional area.
- Conduct engineering assessments including identifying, analyzing, and recommending engineering alternatives if required.
- Preparing requests for proposals (RFPs) for engineering services, construction, and equipment purchases and analyzing responses.
- Administrating contracts, interpreting field documents, and ensuring proper construction through inspections for moderately complex utility projects.
- Continue learning the more complex and subtle aspects of the applications of engineering-related laws, policies, regulations, procedures, and standards.
- Enforce safety rules, encourage safe work practices, and correct unsafe working conditions and behaviors.
- Knowledge in hydraulic modeling software such WaterCAD, SewerCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMs, and similar software preferred.
- Basic level of familiarity with AutoCAD software (2017 or later) is preferred, but not required.
- Typically work on 2 to 5 projects at a time include - Transmission pipelines, Water and reclaimed water distribution, Storage systems, Wastewater collection systems, Pump stations, Water/wastewater treatment facility/process upgrades, Rehabilitation projects, Utility relocations, Solid waste transfer stations and Other environmental engineering projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
- 3-10 years of related experience in water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction.
- PE license in Florida is preferred, or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
What you'll need to be successful...
Success in this job relies on your time management skills, organization, and positive attitude. In addition, you’ll need the following qualifications:
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies is critical.
· Excellent technical writing skills for use in the development of engineering reports and studies
· Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
· Highly self-motivated, able to anticipate and initiate subsequent project tasks, working independently or with minimal instruction.
· Able to work efficiently within a predetermined project budget and schedule.
· Strong organizational skills, and ability to function efficiently within a project team environment.
· Ability to delegate responsibilities to junior engineering staff
Who we are…Trusted Advisors, Creating Community
Our firm has assembled a remarkable team encompassing a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Through collaborative efforts in a supportive environment, we consistently deliver top-notch work of exceptional quality. We prioritize the growth and fulfillment of each team member, providing ample opportunities for professional and personal development.
A key factor in this is our engagement with high-caliber, 'Class-A' projects and esteemed clients. We approach our work with unwavering passion, recognizing the positive impact we have on the communities we serve.
https://www.etminc.com/culture/
What we offer…
We recognize and reward hard work, we offer a competitive salary, a full benefits package, and a potential performance-based bonus. More than four decades ago, England-Thims & Miller, Inc. was founded by three visionaries who wanted to take care of their clients with a focus on boutique, customer-centric, best-in-class services. Today, with the help of over 300, we have built a business around taking care of not only said clients but our communities and team members.
What to do next…
If England-Thims & Miller, Inc. sounds like the place for you (and if you have the qualifications, drive, and passion to match), we invite you to become a member of our winning team! Once you're part of our ETM family, we'll continue to invest in you as a valuable asset in our company.
This job description is representative of typical responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or skills required for the job. It is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with company needs.
ETM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
