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Mott MacDonald

Senior Water Project Engineer

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$91K - $118K/yr

You will play a key role in leading and delivering complex municipal water infrastructure projects ... Engineer's opinions of probable construction cost * Providing technical oversight for process ...

Kiewit

Technical Lead - Water Engineering

Denver, CO · On-site

As a Principal Water Engineer at Kiewit, you'll be the technical force behind some of the most complex and meaningful water treatment projects in North America. This is a role for a true Municipal ...

Stanley Consultants

Senior Water Engineer

Thomas, OK

$89K - $122K/yr

Responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of municipal water and wastewater utility system projects - including planning, engineering design, and construction-phase services - with accountability ...

GFT.

Water Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$95K - $200K/yr

GFT is seeking Several Water Engineers of Various Levels of Experience and Expertise to join our ... Working directly with municipal clients to identify needs and provide solutions, while helping ...

GFT.

Water Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$95K - $200K/yr

GFT is seeking Several Water Engineers of Various Levels of Experience and Expertise to join our ... Working directly with municipal clients to identify needs and provide solutions, while helping ...

Arcadis

Water Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Prior work/internship experience at a design or consulting engineering firm or municipal work ... Water-ANA #LI-RV1 #EarlyCareersANA

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Municipal Water Engineer

Muscatine, IA • On-site

Muscatine Power and Water
Utilities • 201 - 500 employees
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$65K - $86K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

This role focuses on meaningful electric and water transmission and distribution projects that support reliable service to the Muscatine community. You will manage MPW and federally funded initiatives, including the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and water main replacement efforts, while working closely with consultants, contractors, and field crews. You will also coordinate infrastructure improvements with city planners and industrial and commercial customers and contribute to electric system projects such as pole design and work like the riser structure along Mississippi Drive.
Job Purpose
Provide civil engineering support for on-going electrical and water transmission and distribution, technical services, generation, and telecommunication projects. Work with internal and external customers to provide engineering guidance and administer contract responsibilities as needed. Work with other departments to schedule work as needed.
This position has a level I and a level II grading based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Tasks are performed at each level based on the individual's knowledge and experience.
Specific Responsibilities
  1. Monitor and coordinate current construction and maintenance projects. Including:
    1. Work with contractors and consultants.
    2. Periodically review and update construction standards and practices.
    3. Apply engineering principles to the evaluation and selection of alternatives.
    4. Assist in the design and layout of electrical transmission and distribution lines, including substation structures.
    5. Assist in the coordination, interpretation, and preparation of electrical and water transmission and distribution, technical services, generation, and telecommunication system studies and computer models.
    6. Design and document civil and structural components of projects, including site surveys and inspections, drainage systems, foundations, structures, and roadways.
  2. Coordinate engineering activities with industrial and commercial customers. Activities include MP&W policy, technical details, and general assistance with service installations.:

Other Responsibilities
  1. Assist Chief Operations Engineer with technical problems related to the operation and maintenance of electrical and water transmission and distribution, technical services, generation, and telecommunications systems.
  2. Assist with overall system reliability improvement efforts, including the development, population, and use of databases used to track failure, maintenance, and outage issues.
  3. Assist in the development of the annual operating budget and appropriate projections for the department.
  4. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Knowledge
  1. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering preferred.
  2. Civil Engineer I is an entry-level engineering position. Civil Engineer II is a minimum 2 years utility experience preferred.
  3. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa beneficial for level II position, or working toward certification. If obtained, certification must be maintained while employed in the position.
  4. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal codes and standards that govern work on electric and water transmission and distribution systems.
  5. Familiarity with CAD and GIS preferred.

Skills
  1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  2. Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, with ability to build productive professional relationships and promote a team atmosphere.
  3. Project management skills.
  4. Good judgment and reasoning skills.
  5. Problem identification, analysis, and solving.
  6. Proficiency with use of Microsoft Office Word at an intermediate level and Excel at an advanced level.

Abilities
  1. Ability to work as part of a team, either as team leader or a member of a team.
  2. Ability to drive results and ensure work is accomplished properly, safely, and in a timely manner.
  3. Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adjust work priorities as needed to meet department/organizational objectives.
  4. Ability to develop, read, and interpret drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical manuals.
  5. Ability to distinguish colors.

Other Position Requirements
  1. Must be able to attend work on a regular basis and work extended hours as needed.
  2. Must maintain a method of communication in order to be contacted by MP&W outside normal work hours.

Work Environment
  1. Work environment is primarily in an office environment. Occasional visits to an industrial coal-fired power plant or outside job sites may be required. Fieldwork is completed in all weather conditions.
  2. Must comply with all safety and site rules at all locations.

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