Project Engineer

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is a key provider of vital water, wastewater, and solid waste management services to millions of residents across North Texas. Position Summary The Project Engineer (Planning) is responsible for managing planning projects and providing technical support for the District’s planning and capital improvement programs. The Planning/CIP function leads master planning, portfolio development, and coordinates with Member Cities, customers, and other agencies to plan future system needs. Job Responsibilities Assemble and prepare population and demand projections for regional facilities for water, wastewater, and solid waste systems. Maintain databases of historical flow/tonnage data for the regional water, wastewater, and solid waste systems. Perform model analyses for master planning efforts and provide recommendations on capital improvements. Manage, develop, and review planning studies for request for service in water, wastewater, and solid waste systems for groups of cities, single cities, and portions of single cities. Review and process new project nominations and validations for water, wastewater, and solid waste systems, create and update cost estimates, and incorporate new projects into the CIP using project management software. Prepare reports for planning status and updates to the CIP and present findings and recommendations to interested parties. Participate in project design review meetings and construction progress meetings and provide technical support as needed. Perform other relevant water, wastewater and solid waste planning tasks assigned by the supervisor. Job Requirements Education & Experience: Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other related engineering field received from an accredited college or university. Possession of a Professional Engineering registration for a minimum of two years or a minimum of 6 years progressive experience in project management of water and wastewater infrastructure. Possession of a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license, or current licensure as a Professional Engineer in another state and the ability to obtain Texas PE licensure within six (6) months from the date of hire. Experience in water/wastewater process, treatment, pumping, collection (wastewater), transmission (water) pipeline design and construction; or electrical experience with medium voltage and low voltage systems. Experience utilizing engineering design and project management software. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other related engineering field received from an accredited college or university. Possession of a Professional Engineering registration for a minimum of two years or a minimum of 6 years progressive experience in project management of water and wastewater infrastructure. Possession of a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license, or current licensure as a Professional Engineer in another state and the ability to obtain Texas PE licensure within six (6) months from the date of hire. Experience in water/wastewater process, treatment, pumping, collection (wastewater), transmission (water) pipeline design and construction; or electrical experience with medium voltage and low voltage systems. Experience utilizing engineering design and project management software. Environmental and Physical Working Conditions Driving a District vehicle for business may be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle‑appropriate driver’s license of their resident state. Moderate physical labor and considerable mental attention required with some eye strain. Generally desirable conditions with some outside visits to work‑sites with varying environmental conditions. Considerable time may be spent working with and viewing a computer screen, reviewing plans, specifications, reports, and correspondence. Time will be spent at construction sites, traversing rough terrain, climbing stairs and ladders to access structures. Equipment used includes calculators, computers and some field survey equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Texas Municipal Water