Professional Engineer

Company: North Texas Municipal Water District
Location: Wylie
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Section 1 - Position Summary

The Professional Engineer (PE) is a vitalcomponent of a team that oversees the operation and maintenance of thewastewater conveyance system (System). The System includes several hundredmiles of large diameter gravity and pressure pipelines; as well as over 20 highcapacity lift stations. The PE acts as the project manager for special projectsand studies in the System. They are also responsible for quality control reviewof System projects managed by the engineering department. Furthermore, theyinvestigate challenges and offer solutions to optimize operation of the System.

Section 2 - Major Responsibilities

1. Serves as project manager for special projectsand studies in the System including an extensive condition assessment program.
2. Participates in design meetings, studies, andconstruction progress meetings associated with capital improvement projectsmanaged by the engineering department.
3. Reviews studies, designs plans, specifications,submittals, and change orders prepared by others for completeness and accuracyas a quality control function.
4. Acts as a liaison between wastewater systemoperations and other departments like engineering, planning, maintenance,instrumentation, and purchasing.
5. Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of bidpackages for projects funded through operations.
6. Monitors and evaluates wastewater flows.
7. Conducts field studies and tests to optimizeoperation of the System.
8. Collects and compiles System information fordistribution to the engineering department and outside entities.
9. Evaluates wastewater technologies, processesand equipment for potential use in wastewater projects and maintains wastewaterconveyance system operations preferences list.

Section 3 - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Professional Engineer licensed in the State ofTexas.
2. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Exceland management software.
3. Understanding of wastewater principles andprocesses; as well as, hydraulic engineering.

Section 4 - Education and Experience

1. Degree in Civil Engineering or other relatedfield received from an accredited college or university.
2. Experience utilizing engineering design andproject management software.
3. Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

Section 5 - Environmental Factors

Activity Levels and Equipment Moderate physicallabor and considerable mental attention required with some eyestrain. Generallydesirable conditions with some outside visits to work-sites with varyingenvironmental conditions. Considerable time can be spent working with andviewing a computer screen. Considerable time viewing plans, specifications andreading reports and correspondence. Time will be spent at construction sites,traversing rough terrain, climbing stairs and ladders to access structures.Equipment used includes calculators, computer

Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $90,419.00
• Max Hiring Rate $133,821.00
  
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