Staff Hydraulics Project Engineer

Staff Engineer

This is a Full-Time (Contractor) Position in Lacey, WA supporting a Water Utility/Water treatment & Distribution Company. Full benefits, PTO, and paid holidays are inclusive to this position.

Number of Available Positions: 1

Contract Term: 6 Months (With Possible Extensions)

Salary Target: $110K-$150K/YR (Salary is flexible based on the relevant years of professional experience and background related to the position)

Requirements: Completed Bachelor s Degree; Professional experience with Engineering or Utility Project Management with preferred experience with CAD software, asset management, hydraulic modeling, GIS software, Certified in Fundamentals of Engineering and/or Certifications pertaining to Water Distribution/ Water or Wastewater Treatment Operations/Operator

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

• Assesses, analyzes, and solves problems related to job functions.
• Organizes, attends, and leads meetings relating to their primary job function with other staff members and public agencies to assess problems and determine solutions.
• Conducts research on existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos, and paper files.
• Performs engineering calculations to solve well-defined problems.
• Creates solicitation documents specific to the scope of work for each project and reviews contractor or consultant bids.
• Provides updates to maps, drawings, and databases to reflect new projects or fix errors.
• Prepares data tables, graphs, cost estimations, justifications, and reports required for evaluating projects.
• Provides input, assists in planning, and prepares projects for the Company s capital budget and Utility Commission rate case filings.
• Occasionally directs the work of technicians and interns.
• Operates a provided company vehicle for travel to field locations.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to improve all aspects of the Company's operations.
• Conducts project safety planning and develops project safety documentation.
• Presents information in a public forum to state or local government agencies, special districts, or local communities.
• Makes project-related decisions based on lowest life cycle cost calculations.
• Knowledge of developer application/will-serve process and agreements.
• Performs intermediate-level hydraulic calculations and assessments, including the use of hydraulic models.
• Provides support to resource management and development efforts including supply and demand analysis.
• Collects and reviews data and performs supply and demand calculations.
• Meets with districts to schedule, permit, and coordinate proposed work and projects.
• Prepares and reviews bid specifications.
• Reviews drawings and works with technicians to prepare drawings for main extension projects and/or moderately complex infrastructure improvements.
• Prepares permit submittals and communicates with permitting agencies.
• Oversees the progress of construction or consultant work, change orders, invoices, inspection/validation, and requests for Information (RFI).
• Develops and monitors the scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects.
• Utilizes company financial software to accurately monitor project costs during and at the end of construction.
• Sizes services and meters for new customers.
• Communicates with district and/or customer related to service sizing requests.
• Reviews the legal description of easements and properties for proposed facilities.
• Responds to basic data requests from consultants developing water/wastewater system plans.
• Supports regulatory compliance.
• Performs work on-site in the assigned office location
• Performs other duties as assigned, as appropriate for the classification.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Alternatively, 4 years of Utility Project Management experience or a Fundamentals of Engineering certificate from the applicable state would be considered equivalent to graduation.
• Engineering or Utility Project Management work experience.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and mathematical skills necessary to complete job assignments.
• Technical knowledge and ability needed to complete job assignments.
• Valid State Driver s License.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of asset management principles (as applicable; required for Asset Management group).
• Knowledge of Computer-Aided Drafting software.
• Knowledge of and experience with hydraulic modeling (as applicable; required for Operations Engineering Group).
• Knowledge and experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate (FE).
• Certification as a Water Distribution or Water/WW Treatment Plant Operator.
• Master s Degree or other advanced specialty certification.

Knowledge/Ability:

• Good working knowledge of English and the ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to lead productive meetings and present in a public forum.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Intermediate proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and e-mail applications.
• Proficiency in all job-related software.
• Ability to perform accurate, intermediate-level engineering or water supply, demand, and reliability calculations.
• Exercises good judgment to prioritize assignments and work in order of urgency and sensitivity.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and theory.
• Ability to apply pertinent laws, regulations, and codes applicable to primary job functions.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater systems.
• Ability to make formal and informal presentations to government agencies, company officers, and the public.
• Basic project management skills, including creating and monitoring schedules and budgets.

THIS POSITION IS 100% IN OFFICE WITH NO REMOTE WORK.