Engineering Associate

Engineering Associate

Position Summary: Under general supervision of a professional engineer, performs engineering planning, design, construction, maintenance and operational duties for transportation and utility infrastructure in the right of way, water and wastewater treatment plant facilities and systems, as well as environmental and landfill engineering functions. Essential Job Functions include preparing and reviewing engineering plans and designs for bridges, roadways, utilities, water treatment plant facilities and systems, and wastewater treatment plant facilities systems, as well as environmental and landfill engineering functions. Provides engineering analysis and oversight on engineering operations and maintenance. Prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions. Prepares proposals and specifications for new construction and facilities repair projects. Performs engineering and related studies, analysis, creates technical evaluations, reports, and engineering recommendations. Provides oversight and directions to contractors during construction or maintenance projects and interprets contract specifications; attends internal, external, project, and public meetings; prepares grant applications and cost estimates; communicates with the public as needed regarding engineering projects and operations; may supervise subordinate staff engaged in performing paraprofessional engineering work (Examples: drafters, inspectors, construction quality and compliance monitors, and technicians).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of design, surveying, and engineering principles and practices. The rules, laws, and regulations, pertaining to assigned sections. Microsoft Office products. Municipal Operations. Skill in interpretation, preparation and review of plans, specifications and cost estimates. Performing inspections. Determining cost and effectiveness. Enforcing and monitoring contracts. Analyzing engineering problems and recommending solutions. Oral and written communication. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and assignments simultaneously. Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications: Level 1 (Hourly Rate- $36.967) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or be enrolled in the last semester of an accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology Program. Verification of graduation from the Engineering or Engineering Technology Program must be provided prior to appointment. Position assignment at the Department of Transportation requires the applicant to have obtained a Bachelor - of Science in Civil Engineering or be enrolled in the last semester of an accredited Civil Engineering Program. Verification of graduation from the Civil Engineering Program must be provided prior to appointment. Position assignment at the Division of Environmental Services requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in environmental, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related area or be enrolled in the last semester of an accredited Civil, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering Program. Verification of graduation from the Engineering Program must be provided prior to appointment. Level 2 (Hourly Rate-$38.821) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. Position assignment at the Department of Transportation requires the applicant to have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Position assignment at the Division of Environmental Services requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in environmental), Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related area. Three (3) years of experience performing engineering work. Level 3 (Hourly Rate- $40.685) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. Position assignment at the Department of Transportation requires the applicant to have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Position assignment at the Division of Environmental Services requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in environmental), Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related area. Seven (7) years of experience performing engineering work. Additional or Special Requirements Must possess a valid driver's license. Preferred Education, Experience and Certifications: Possession of an engineer in training certificate is preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this position, the employee will frequently stand. This employee will frequently walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

Work Environment: The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently indoors and occasionally outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This employee will rarely work in varied/extreme temperatures.