Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer

We have an opening in our Engineering department for a Senior Engineer. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K).

This is a hybrid work opportunity, meaning that employees are eligible to work remotely for part of the work week, dependent on job function and business needs.

Job Description

The Senior Engineer is responsible for providing excellent service to our customers, shareholders and employees by preparing specifications, estimates and overseeing the development of plans, layouts, details and assisting in the oversight of construction for a wide range of waterworks operations.

The Senior Engineer is a recognized organization-wide expert that performs a variety of duties. Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, or program modifications or structural repairs
• Performs field inspections and survey work to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies for the construction of facilities, such as water supply systems and water treatment plants.
• Assist in the design of pumping and treatment systems, pumping stations, pipelines and mains.
• Identify design alternatives for the development of new water resources.
• Design water pumping stations
• Assist in (typ.) design and permitting of new water wells.
• Perform hydraulic analyses of water supply systems or water distribution networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
• Gather and analyze water use data.
• Design water storage tanks or other water storage facilities.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for the construction of water supply systems, water pumping systems and water treatment plants.
• Review and critique proposals, plans, or designs related to water systems.
• Provide key input on GIS system as a part of a larger initiative to implement a comprehensive asset management system.
• Assist with the design and drawing of water distribution system construction projects.
• Assist in the development of technical reports or publications related to water resources development or water use efficiency.
• Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
• Assist and respond to questions of other engineering and operational personnel.
• Mentors less experienced team members and displays leadership as needed.
• The Company is committed to providing a safe workplace. This position is responsible for learning, following and ensuring compliance with all safety rules. This includes rules and regulations in the Company Safety Manual, OSHA regulations and other state, federal, or governing body's rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the water/wastewater industry and a Connecticut Professional Engineer (PE) license, or at least 15 years of progressively responsible water/wastewater experience
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Experience designing water and/or wastewater infrastructure
• Strong hydraulic analysis and engineering design skills
• Permitting experience preferred
• Working knowledge of GIS systems
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, including AutoCAD
• Proficiency with standard office software applications

Compensation Type

Annual Salary

Compensation Range

Grade 8 - Salary $ 80,700.00 - 145,300.00

Primary Work Location

55 Sebethe Dr Cromwell, Connecticut, 06416 United States

Work Environment and Physical Demands Code

B - Blend

EEO Statement

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.