Engineer/Project Engineer

Louisville Water Company•Louisville, KY

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for project designs, project management, and oversight of distribution extension projects. This includes reviewing developer submittals, preparing watermain layouts per Decreed Order with the Division of Water, preparing contracts for developer main extensions, overseeing main extension projects to ensure execution of designs with project plans, fire hydrant layout with ordinance requirements, and other design requirements. The role also involves providing technical reviews of relocation plans submitted by developers, government agencies, and other construction entities, and is responsible for the civil engineering review and design of main relocations. Additionally, the position assists in the development and refinement of preliminary project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure sufficient resources for capital and O&M projects, and recommends potential changes to scope and schedule to maintain projects within resource limits. Coordination of project planning and completion internally with operations/maintenance and planning, and externally with utilities, governmental agencies, neighborhoods, and customers is crucial to minimize negative impacts and maximize the use of limited resources. The role involves preparing preliminary, in-progress, and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects, or supervising in-house staff or consultants in their preparation. It requires providing clear and concise contract documents in a timely fashion that incorporate appropriate technical standards, in-house procedures, and policies, while meeting company procurement requirements and capital project authorization procedures. Management of projects during construction within budget and timely submission of Change Actions to adjust the project budget for anticipated changes in scope or conditions are key responsibilities. The position also involves resolving technical, contractual, and customer service issues efficiently and cost-effectively within appropriate budgetary and empowerment levels. Maintaining professional competency through self-education and attendance at seminars, training sessions, and meetings of professional organizations, as well as attending sponsored training opportunities, is expected. The role requires the ability to express engineering problems and concepts clearly and concisely in verbal conversation and written reports. A requirement is to obtain an Engineer-in-Training certificate or the ability to obtain one within two years of job award, with failure to do so resulting in removal from the position. Other duties as assigned will also be performed.

Requirements

Must be able to read and understand engineering plans, Louisville Water Co Standard Specifications, engineering studies, technical journals, and professional publications.
Possess and demonstrate experience and skills in the development and execution of KY Pipe Models
Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
Advanced level skills in Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic.
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks and deadlines without direct supervision.
Ability to direct project work, teams, and personnel without direct supervision.
Basic organizational skills, ability to manage tasks and priorities, meticulous, well developed. analytical and critical thinking skills.
Goal oriented, acceptance of personal responsibility and good people skill
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following engineering disciplines; Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental (ABET accredited or equivalent); and
One (1) year experience with water line design, inspection, installation, or other civil engineering related experience (design, construction) or
has successfully completed three co-op rotations with water line design, inspection, installation, or other civil engineering related experience (design, construction, etc.)
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Responsible for project designs, project management, and oversite of distribution extension projects.
Review developer submittals, prepare watermain layouts per Decreed Order with the Division of Water, prepare contracts for developer main extensions, oversee main extension project to ensure execution of designs with project plans, fire hydrant layout with ordinance requirements, and other design requirements.
Provide technical reviews of relocation plans as submitted by developers, government agencies, and other const. Responsible for civil engineering review and design of main relocations.
Assist in the development and refinement of preliminary project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure enough resources are available to accomplish capital and O&M projects.
Recommend potential changes to the scope and schedule to maintain project within the limits of the available resources.
Coordinate planning and completion of projects internally with operations/maintenance and planning, and externally with utilities, governmental agencies, neighborhoods, and customers to minimize negative impacts and maximize use of limited resources.
Prepare preliminary, in-progress, and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects, or supervise in-house staff or consultants in the preparation of these documents.
Provide clear concise contract documents in a timely fashion that incorporates appropriate technical standards, in-house procedures, and policies, while meeting the company procurement requirements and capital project authorization procedures.
Manage projects during construction within project budget and submit Change Actions as appropriate in a timely fashion to adjust the project budget for anticipated changes in scope or conditions.
Resolve technical, contractual, and customer service issues in an efficient, cost-effective manner, within appropriate budgetary and empowerment levels.
Maintain professional competency by self-education and attendance at seminars, training sessions, and meetings of professional organizations.
Maintain in-house competency through attending sponsored training opportunities.
Demonstrate the ability to express engineering problems and concepts clearly and concisely in verbal conversation and in written reports.
Must obtain Engineer-in-Training certificate, or the ability to obtain within two years after award of job. Failure to obtain within two years will result in removal from position.
Perform other duties as assigned.