Assistant Engineer

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.•Cromwell, CT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an opening in our Operations & Engineering department for an Assistant 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. The Assistant Engineer position (Level P1) is responsible for providing excellent service to our customers by effectively supporting infrastructure and capital design projects. Projects may include new designs or upgrades to existing water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage tanks. Under supervision of team members, they will be responsible for coordinating work and maintaining communications with Company personnel and external customers. They will ensure Company standards and specifications are incorporated into facility design. In addition, they will collect and complete Operations and Maintenance Data, and coordinate As-Built information in compliance with the reporting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and adhere to Company administrative reporting policies and controls. Performs in-field investigations and design work of assigned infrastructure and capital projects to ensure compliance with Contract Documents. Receives assistance in the completion of more complex assignments. Develops plans, specifications and cost estimates for bidding for vertical facilities projects, either independently or as part of a project team. Provides support for required applications for permits or approvals from Federal, State or local agencies. Under the supervisions of others, coordinates design schedule and activities to facilitate project delivery. Provides support to Facilities Projects Coordinators during construction of new facilities. Adheres to Company administrative reporting policies and controls. Coordinates as-built drawings and compiles Operations and Maintenance manual information. Works closely with local teams to ensure successful communication of information. Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned. 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.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering required
Must have General Office Software skillset

Nice To Haves

Engineering in Training, E.I.T. certification preferred
Hydraulic and Design skills preferred
GIS skillset preferred
Computer aided design CAD software; AutoCAD skillset preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinating work and maintaining communications with Company personnel and external customers.
Ensuring Company standards and specifications are incorporated into facility design.
Collecting and completing Operations and Maintenance Data.
Coordinating As-Built information in compliance with the reporting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Adhering to Company administrative reporting policies and controls.
Performing in-field investigations and design work of assigned infrastructure and capital projects to ensure compliance with Contract Documents.
Receiving assistance in the completion of more complex assignments.
Developing plans, specifications and cost estimates for bidding for vertical facilities projects, either independently or as part of a project team.
Providing support for required applications for permits or approvals from Federal, State or local agencies.
Coordinating design schedule and activities to facilitate project delivery.
Providing support to Facilities Projects Coordinators during construction of new facilities.
Coordinating as-built drawings and compiling Operations and Maintenance manual information.
Working closely with local teams to ensure successful communication of information.
Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Learning, following and ensuring compliance with all safety rules, including rules and regulations in the Company Safety Manual, OSHA regulations and other state, federal, or governing body’s rules and regulations.