Engineer III, Civil Design - (26-PO-804006-005)

DC Water•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer III, Civil Design prepares and reviews civil engineering designs. Carries out established policies for civil engineering design work, and monitors performance of the Authority’s consultants and design contractors for compliance with these standards.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience related to civil engineering construction projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited curriculum or an ABET equivalent
Knowledge of civil engineering design of major water, sewer and wastewater treatment facilities.
Knowledge of Federal, Local, and Industry engineering codes and standards.
Knowledge of civil engineering concepts and principles. Skill in applying civil engineering practices and principles. Skill in evaluating and applying engineering design techniques.
Knowledge of engineering software applications.
Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
Skill in identifying and resolving design problems.

Responsibilities

Performs civil engineering design work for in-house projects, and reviews civil engineering designs performed by consultants and in-house staff.
Reviews standards for design and participates in the development of new standards.
Provides expertise in the resolution of problems encountered during design work.
Provides technical guidance in interpreting codes, standards and contract documents.
Evaluates consultants/contractors performance. Prepares correspondence and monitors contract payments.
Reviews and approves contract submittals and shop drawings.
Prepares cost estimates for design services. Negotiates costs and mitigates claims for design services on behalf of DC Water. Prepares change orders and other contract instruments.
Maintains design schedules and verifies proper sequencing to avoid project delays.
Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.