Civil Engineer

Metropolitan St Louis Sewer District•St. Louis, MO

9d•$80,958 - $124,218

About The Position

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering
Four years of progressively responsible related engineering experience.
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering
Comprehensive knowledge of District regulations and procedures applicable to sewer construction.
Problem solving and communication skills necessary to work effectively with contractors, engineers, developers, municipalities and MSD staff to ensure the successful completion of these projects.
Considerable knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and design software.
Extensive skill in reading and interpreting complex engineering plans and specifications.
Exceptional skill in maintaining records and preparing technical reports.
Thorough skill in analyzing and integrating data.
Considerable skill in communicating effectively both in oral and written form.
Exceptional ability in forming and maintaining effective working relationships.
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri, or the ability to obtain this license within six months of hire.
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
Candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position.
Employees of MSD must have a proficient or higher overall rating on last review.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise as part of a design team responsible for the production of plans and specifications for the construction of District projects OR as part of a consultant contract management team responsible for coordinating the plans and specifications for the construction of District projects.
Compile data.
Check layout of manholes, inlet structures and pipelines, and calculate hydraulic properties of pipelines and drainage channels.
Correlate information obtained from topographic and other maps and plans.
Extend estimates.
Process project information in preparation for construction bidding.
Perform related civil engineering work.
Investigate storm water, sanitary, and combined sewer complaints and recommend solutions to problems.
Make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions.
Meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help define District policies and responsibilities.
Provide technical expertise as part of a construction/contract management team responsible for the administration of the construction of collection system and/or facility improvement projects.
Verify that the construction conforms to the contract documents.
Evaluate/review change orders requests, contractor submittals and contractor claims and prepare technical reports concerning construction and engineering problems and solutions.
Perform construction observation.
Perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.