Civil Engineer III-IV

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Iowa State University Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) Utility Distribution Department is seeking to hire an experienced Civil Engineer (would also consider a Mechanical Engineer with the right experience). The position responsibilities include the following: provide engineering services, leadership, and operational oversight for the campus domestic water distribution system, storm and sanitary sewer system, and natural gas system; design and manage utility water and mechanical distribution construction projects; coordinate operation, maintenance, and expansion of existing utility distribution systems; develop standard operating procedures and design standards for the safe and reliable operation of the campus water and mechanical distribution systems. Duties will include: analyzing and troubleshooting mechanical utility systems and equipment budgeting, planning, and managing utility projects coordinating engineering tasks with other engineers and utility operations staff working with design professionals and construction contractors being a technical resource to FPM and campus. In addition, this position will be responsible for documenting distribution systems and design standards, supporting mechanical distribution personnel, and performing water quality reports and water supply system Operator in Charge regulatory compliance tasks. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills; and the ability to organize and coordinate work within and between projects. They must have the ability to understand complex utility systems and equipment. Candidates may be hired as a Civil Engineer III or a Civil Engineer IV. Level Guidelines for Engineer III (PS811 salary grade) - Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience • Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals • Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude • Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action • Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices • Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff • May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team) • May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist • Provides guidance to students Level Guidelines for Engineer IV (PS812 salary grade) - Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience. State of Iowa Professional Engineering license is preferred. • Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision • Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISU’s mission and meeting division, department or work unit goals • Solves complex issues using highly developed problem resolution skills • Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices • Utilizes high-level professional knowledge and expertise to provide guidance, recommendations, and set standards related to strategy, policy, and mission • Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity with broad impact • May provide supervision to other department staff (i.e., leads a small work team) While this position is based on the Ames campus, it requires some off-campus travel to visit all areas with utility distribution systems. Candidate must be able to be approved to drive an ISU owned vehicle. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
Valid U.S. Driver's License
strong communication skills
strong organizational and analytical skills
the ability to organize and coordinate work within and between projects
the ability to understand complex utility systems and equipment
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Degree in civil or mechanical engineering or similar discipline.
Experience in an engineering design or construction related field.
Experience with municipal domestic water distribution systems.
Experience with municipal storm or sanitary sewer systems.
Experience with chilled water systems, natural gas systems, or steam systems.
Holds or has the ability to obtain a Water Distribution Grade I or Grade II operator license.
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience. State of Iowa Professional Engineering license is preferred.

Responsibilities

provide engineering services, leadership, and operational oversight for the campus domestic water distribution system, storm and sanitary sewer system, and natural gas system
design and manage utility water and mechanical distribution construction projects
coordinate operation, maintenance, and expansion of existing utility distribution systems
develop standard operating procedures and design standards for the safe and reliable operation of the campus water and mechanical distribution systems
analyzing and troubleshooting mechanical utility systems and equipment
budgeting, planning, and managing utility projects
coordinating engineering tasks with other engineers and utility operations staff
working with design professionals and construction contractors
being a technical resource to FPM and campus
documenting distribution systems and design standards
supporting mechanical distribution personnel
performing water quality reports and water supply system Operator in Charge regulatory compliance tasks