Water & Wastewater Engineer

Reports to: Water/Wastewater Engineering Supervisor

Job Summary: The position is responsible for the planning, engineering, and construction of the water distribution and wastewater collection system. Responsibilities include planning and oversight of HBPW driven projects, as well as site plan review, and expansion of the system through private development projects. This position also provides engineering support and construction oversight for the City of Holland snowmelt system.

Essential Duties

• Oversee the design and construction of water and wastewater capital improvement projects as part of project team.
• Develop and implement condition assessment programs and asset management programs for water, wastewater, and snowmelt
• Provide engineering support to utility operations and maintenance teams, and advance projects that improve the operation and maintainability of utility systems.
• Review the design of private development projects and assure all work proposed complies with respective master plans as well as Holland BPW, state, regional, and federal
• Perform field inspections of capital and private development projects for compliance with
• Develop and review requests for proposals, bids, contracts, easements and other Prepare reports to present to the Board of Directors for acceptance of such documents.
• Investigate new technologies and construction
• Perform all other tasks as

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited
• Michigan Professional Engineering or Engineer in Training License, or ability transfer from other
• Ability to effectively manage complex projects with numerous
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical and project information, both in writing and orally to
• Understanding of asset management principles and their application to utility
• Interpersonal skills necessary to provide courteous and accurate information/responses to external and internal
• Working knowledge of relevant utility software systems such as GIS, AutoCAD, hydraulic modeling software, or construction management

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience with Water and/or Wastewater utility engineering, construction, or
• Michigan Water Distribution Operator certification or ability to pursue certification and progress to obtaining the S1 operator
• Project management or construction management specific experience or

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to dust, and/or dirt while on construction sites.
• Occasional exposure to hot and cold weather conditions when working outside.
• Ability to handle pressures related to working on multiple projects requiring attention to detail and interactions with other employees, customers and other outside personnel.
• Normal office environment with minimum discomfort due to noise, dirt and dust.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned to or required of this position.