Engineer I (Field Engineering)

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position administers and manages the design and implementation, and/or delivery and execution of consultant and contract services, for all projects required for the improvement and expansion of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department System. The Engineer performs engineering work for municipal projects.

Requirements

A valid Michigan Driver’s License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain.
Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.
Water and wastewater, distribution and collection processes, equipment and systems.
Principles and practices of engineering design and construction management.
Project Management.
Basic Geographic Information Systems.
Green Stormwater Infrastructure.
Devise solutions to engineering problems.
Manage multiple projects.
Use advanced technology.
Prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive reports.
Use survey instruments, tools and other equipment.
Develop and understand critical path methodology/scheduling.
Provide operational support.
Proficiently use standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, GIS software, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Provide excellent written skills needed to support development of technical products, tools, support documents, and training materials.
Conduct statistical analyses.
Provide strong oral communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment.
Perform scaffold, confined space, elevated and underground work.
Employees will also be required to pass a vision test, yearly baseline physical and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate equipment.
Ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather.
Work may be performed near open water and systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat producing and potentially explosive.
Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.
Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to DWSD facilities and work sites.
Employees in this class are required to undergo alcohol and drug screening and are subject to a criminal background investigation.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil/sanitary, environmental, mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering.

Nice To Haves

Engineering and construction management experience preferred.
E.I.T. (Engineer In Training) certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform construction administration tasks for municipal engineering projects.
Prepare plans, drawings, specifications and detailed computations for municipal engineering projects.
Prepare requests for proposals and evaluate proposals for consultant contracts.
Evaluate bids for construction contracts.
Attend construction meetings.
Assist with field and design issues on construction of projects.
Review and enforce consultant work and responses.
Participate and review all site surveys.
Oversee and devise testing related to proper maintenance and operation of equipment.
Assist management with engineering reports and other correspondence.
Provide on the job training.
Assist in obtaining consultant approvals and in construction contract advertisement.
Obtain contract number(s) and other required information for consultant and construction contracts.
Process consultant invoices.
Prepare requests to approve hiring a consultant.
Prepare blue sheet updates.
Perform related work duties as assigned.
Read and interpret contract drawings/specification and schematic drawings.
Conduct and record precise observations.
Plan, manage and administer the engineering function.
Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures.
Make complex arithmetic computations.
Read and interpret schematics.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Communicate frequently with the team members and other units across the Department about process, equipment or potential problems.
Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software.
Direct team activities or to work as a team member.
Estimate quantities and costs.
Meet with operations and maintenance staff to discuss requirements and experiences for upgrading systems and equipment.
Review contractor submittmits and request for interpretations for accuracy and conformity to specification and established standards.
Assist with contract close-outs.
Prepare progress reports.
Review and send comments on consultant prepared study and design reports, drawings and specifications.
Review and enforce contract documents per system requirements and master specifications.
Supervise and approve all site surveys.
Estimate construction change costs and prepare budget estimates.