Engineering Associate III (Vacancy)

Engineering Associate III

Columbus Water & Power is seeking an Engineering Associate III within the Division of Water Reclamation, Plan Review Section. Under general direction of a professional engineer or surveyor, this position is responsible for serving as a subject matter specialist performing advanced-level paraprofessional engineering work. This position will:

• Be responsible for reviewing stormwater and sanitary collection facility plans, reports and calculations.
• Assist with all aspects of the Floodplain management program, including review of public and private development plans and hydraulic studies.
• Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and right-of-way permit plans with preference that reviews be detail-oriented and completed using standard practice in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with City project managers, consultants, City and external regulatory agencies regarding design and construction issues related to Division of Water Reclamation facilities.
• Perform related duties as required.

Software used in this role includes Bluebeam, ACCELA, OnBase, ARC GIS, Falcon and Microsoft Office Suite.

Plans, organizes, and coordinates the activities of a section, unit, or project involving paraprofessional engineering work; Plans and coordinates the preparation and review of plans, specifications, and drawings for construction, utility, traffic, mechanical, or electrical projects; Organizes and maintains working files of plans, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and other pertinent data related to projects; Consults with private contractors, engineers, and property owners concerning construction projects, traffic related problems, or the feasibility of providing electrical services; Plans, arranges, and coordinates the work of projects performed by private contractors, engineering firms, and City forces; Reviews calculations of equipment, material, and labor cost estimates for projects and makes recommendations to superiors; Coordinates the work of projects under construction and establishes priorities for estimated completion dates; Compiles data and prepares comprehensive technical reports that may include budgetary, project summary, or regulatory compliance (e.g. Ohio EPA, Army Corps of Engineers) information; Maintains records and expenditures related to construction projects; Reviews plans for compliance to assess multiple factors such as geographic boundaries, scope of work, compliance with directives, compliance with service requirements (utilities, traffic, etc), or other guiding factors; Evaluates progress of projects in the field and conformance to plans; considers features of site in the field; Utilizes computer aided drafting (CAD) and GIS mapping software; May prepare applications and submit the required documentation for federal, state, and capital improvement programs; May assist professional engineers in construction, traffic, mechanical, or electrical projects; May supervise employees assigned to a particular section, unit, or project.

Completion of the twelfth school grade and five (5) years of experience performing paraprofessional engineering or surveying work; construction project management; construction materials testing; construction inspection; plan reviews for permitting or design (i.e. architectural or engineering); or operating centralized control systems via computerized interface such as for traffic control or SCADA. Substitution(s): College education in engineering, drafting, construction management, or a related curriculum may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the experience on a year-for-year basis. Completion of a vocational program in engineering, drafting, construction management, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the experience. A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth grade requirement. Possession of a valid driver's license.

Recruitment #: 26-1104-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water Reclamation

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for further information.