Utility Staff Engineer (Water Distribution, Water / Wastewater Treatment)

Overview

JOB TITLE : Utility Staff Engineer (Water Distribution, Water / Wastewater Treatment). Top 3 Skills : CAD, Project Management, Utilities. Location : Lacey, WA. Duration : 6 months+. Rate Range : $58-79 / hour.

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 staffmembers 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

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge / Ability

Benefits Summary

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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