Experienced Municipal Water Engineer

Muscatine Power and Water•Muscatine, IA

19d

About The Position

The Civil Engineer II provides civil engineering support for electrical and water transmission and distribution, technical services, generation, and telecommunication projects. The role independently performs and coordinates engineering activities, provides technical guidance to internal and external customers, and administers contract responsibilities as needed. The engineer works with other departments, contractors, consultants, and customers to coordinate and schedule project work. This position performs engineering assignments requiring demonstrated experience, technical knowledge, and independent engineering judgment. Responsibilities include supporting construction and maintenance projects; designing and documenting civil and structural project components; preparing and reviewing engineering documents; providing construction support; and coordinating engineering activities with customers and project stakeholders. Work is performed primarily in an office, with periodic work at construction sites, utility facilities, industrial facilities, and other field locations. Fieldwork may take place in varying weather and site conditions. The employee must comply with safety requirements and site rules, attend work regularly, be available for extended hours as needed, and maintain a method of communication for contact outside normal work hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Minimum of two years of relevant engineering experience.
Knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and their application to utility infrastructure and construction projects.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and engineering standards governing electrical and water transmission and distribution systems and related infrastructure.
Knowledge of engineering design, construction practices, project coordination, and contract administration.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, with the ability to build productive professional relationships and promote a team atmosphere.
Strong project management and coordination skills.
Sound engineering judgment, analytical, reasoning, problem-identification, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively to employees, contractors, consultants, customers, and other stakeholders.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and advanced proficiency with Excel.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and serve as a project or technical lead when assigned.
Ability to independently perform engineering assignments and exercise sound engineering judgment within established policies, standards, and procedures.
Ability to drive results and ensure work is completed properly, safely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects and assignments, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities to meet department and organizational objectives.
Ability to develop, read, review, and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, technical reports, and manuals.
Ability to plan and coordinate engineering activities involving multiple departments, contractors, consultants, and customers.
Ability to identify engineering and construction issues and develop practical solutions.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Must be able to attend work regularly and work extended hours as needed.
Must maintain a method of communication for contact by MPW outside normal work hours.
Must maintain required professional licenses or certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Utility experience preferred.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa preferred, or demonstrated progress toward licensure. If obtained, licensure must be maintained while employed in the position.
Familiarity with CAD and GIS applications preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, coordinate, and provide engineering support for construction and maintenance projects.
Coordinate project work with contractors, consultants, and internal departments.
Review and update construction standards, specifications, and engineering practices.
Apply engineering principles and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop appropriate solutions.
Design and assist with the layout of electrical transmission and distribution lines, including substation structures.
Coordinate, interpret, and prepare system studies and computer models for electrical and water transmission and distribution, technical services, generation, and telecommunication systems.
Design and document civil and structural project components, including site surveys and inspections, grading and drainage systems, foundations, structures, and roadways.
Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and other project documentation.
Provide technical support during construction and help resolve design, field, and construction issues.
Monitor project progress to help ensure work meets plans, specifications, schedules, and applicable standards.
Coordinate engineering activities with industrial and commercial customers, including guidance regarding MPW policy, technical requirements, service installations, and engineering matters.
Provide technical guidance and engineering support to other departments on civil and structural utility project components.
Assist the Chief Operations Engineer with technical matters related to operation and maintenance of electrical and water transmission and distribution, technical services, generation, and telecommunication systems.
Support system reliability improvements, including developing, populating, analyzing, and using databases to track failure, maintenance, and outage-related issues.
Assist with annual operating and capital budgets and departmental projections.
Coordinate assigned engineering consultants and contractors, including review of technical documents, project requirements, and completed work.
Participate in project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and construction coordination.
Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineering staff as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.