Process Engineer Wastewater (Perm / FT / Benefits)

Job Description Summary :

The Process Engineer is responsible for working with superintendents, supervisors, and operators to ensure compliance with all local, State, and Federal regulations. This position is responsible for applied process control, engineering, operations, research, troubleshooting, technical / regulatory reporting, and project work for wastewater treatment, collection, and conveyance systems.

Position in this class requires the incumbent to be available on a shift or on-call basis due to the nature of the operation.

Job Description :

Salary Range : $63,063.00-$156,678.00

BUDGETED SALARY : $90,000.00

Essential Duties :

• Supports the preparation of the annual budget and assists with the management of budgets, ensuring cost control and expenses are in alignment with the budget
• Oversees the design as well as the construction of in-house public works projects
• Monitors gauges, meters, control panels, and SCADA screens for observing variations in operating conditions to determine processing requirements
• Reviews engineering plans, plats, and construction shop drawings to ensure conformance with sound engineering practices, applicable codes, regulations, and project specifications
• Identifies processes or equipment problems, investigates the cause of the issue, and provides recommendations on how to correct
• Provides expert advice and guidance to both internal and external stakeholders, including answering technical questions, preparing or presenting public reports on topics such as bid proposals, process issues, regulatory issues, construction, etc.
• Compiles and prepares written and verbal reports for management and regulatory authorities
• Researches, prepares reports, and analyzes data on a variety of technical topics
• Prepares substantive correspondence
• Coordinates, directs, and / or assists with special projects
• Oversees the design as well as the construction of in-house public works projects
• Performs analyses required to assure proper process control of Harford County Water / Wastewater facilities to stay in compliance and assure an efficient operation.
• Calculates the chemical requirements for all facilities, assures proper dosages / techniques are utilized, and oversees the specifications of the chemical supplier contract.
• Calculates the most efficient power requirements at all facilities for proper / efficient utilization of resources.
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes process data in spreadsheets, databases, and charts. Prepares reports as requested by the Chief of Operations to explain process performance.
• Review and ensure proper process control calculations for the Wastewater facilities; make recommendations to the Chief of Water / Sewer Operations for improving / modifying the procedures for such methods as food to micro-organism ratio, sludge age, MCRT / SRT, Vector / Pathogen reduction, sludge volume index, and organic removal.
• Reviews and assures proper process control calculations for the water facilities and makes recommendations to the Chief for improving or modifying the procedures for such methods as disinfection compliance, recycle ratios, filter run times, hydraulic loadings, and pressures.
• Review construction plans prepared by consulting engineers to ascertain if plans meet County specifications.
• Advises the Chief and Superintendents on difficult problems encountered in the treatment of water or wastewater.
• Trains personnel in standard process control and chemical dosage calculations and equipment usage, including safe procedures and SDS forms.
• Assists in the detailed analysis of final designs related to operational matters. May perform complex engineering computations. Provides technical assistance to the Water and Sewer Engineering Section on projects that will impact the Operations Section.
• Prepares written specifications for selecting consultants or for the construction of operations facilities / equipment.
• Analyze cost-benefit options.
• Performs required administrative functions; prepares reports, and may act as a Project manager for complex operations and capital projects.
• Interprets Federal, State, and County ordinances and policies for proper process needs.
• Designee for the Chief of Operations in process control implementation.

Years of Experience :

3 years of related experience

Years of Supervisory Experience :

none

Education :

Bachelor's Degree - Chemical Engineering OR Bachelor's Degree - Civil Engineering

OR

Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Engineering

OR

Bachelor's Degree - Sanitary Engineering

Certifications, Licensures, and Examinations :

Possession of a valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Please be advised that this position requires a valid driver's license, and you must include the full driver's license number on the electronic application. Your application will not be considered if you fail to include your driver's license number on the application.

Accreditation as at least an Engineer Intern (EI), or Engineer In Training (EIT) by successfully passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and in accordance with State of Maryland requirements; possession of the experience required to qualify for the professional engineering (PE) exam in accordance with state of Maryland requirements; and registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland within one (1) year of appointment to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of engineering theory, principles, and practices as applied to the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and designs for a variety of public works engineering projects

SAFETY :

Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.

COMPENSATION :

Other compensation may include, but is not limited to :

BENEFITS :

Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes :

Notes

Nature of Operation requires :

1. Selected candidate to be available on a shift or on-call basis

2. Exposure to hazards of construction and environmental conditions

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