Engineering Associate III (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbus Water & Power is seeking an Engineering Associate III within the Division of Water Reclamation, Plan Review Section. Under general direction of a professional engineer or surveyor, this position is responsible for serving as a subject matter specialist performing advanced-level paraprofessional engineering work. This position will be responsible for reviewing stormwater and sanitary collection facility plans, reports and calculations. It will also assist with all aspects of the Floodplain management program, including review of public and private development plans and hydraulic studies. The role involves reviewing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and right-of-way permit plans with a preference for detailed and timely reviews using standard practice. The position requires coordination with City project managers, consultants, City and external regulatory agencies regarding design and construction issues related to Division of Water Reclamation facilities. Related duties as required. Software used in this role includes Bluebeam, ACCELA, OnBase, ARC GIS, Falcon and Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

Completion of the twelfth school grade and five (5) years of experience performing paraprofessional engineering or surveying work; construction project management; construction materials testing; construction inspection; plan reviews for permitting or design (i.e. architectural or engineering); or operating centralized control systems via computerized interface such as for traffic control or SCADA.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Preference that reviews be detail-oriented and completed using standard practice in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Reviewing stormwater and sanitary collection facility plans, reports and calculations.
Assisting with all aspects of the Floodplain management program, including review of public and private development plans and hydraulic studies.
Reviewing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and right-of-way permit plans.
Coordinating with City project managers, consultants, City and external regulatory agencies regarding design and construction issues related to Division of Water Reclamation facilities.
Performing related duties as required.
Plans, organizes, and coordinates the activities of a section, unit, or project involving paraprofessional engineering work.
Plans and coordinates the preparation and review of plans, specifications, and drawings for construction, utility, traffic, mechanical, or electrical projects.
Organizes and maintains working files of plans, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and other pertinent data related to projects.
Consults with private contractors, engineers, and property owners concerning construction projects, traffic related problems, or the feasibility of providing electrical services.
Plans, arranges, and coordinates the work of projects performed by private contractors, engineering firms, and City forces.
Reviews calculations of equipment, material, and labor cost estimates for projects and makes recommendations to superiors.
Coordinates the work of projects under construction and establishes priorities for estimated completion dates.
Compiles data and prepares comprehensive technical reports that may include budgetary, project summary, or regulatory compliance (e.g. Ohio EPA, Army Corps of Engineers) information.
Maintains records and expenditures related to construction projects.
Reviews plans for compliance to assess multiple factors such as geographic boundaries, scope of work, compliance with directives, compliance with service requirements (utilities, traffic, etc), or other guiding factors.
Evaluates progress of projects in the field and conformance to plans; considers features of site in the field.
Utilizes computer aided drafting (CAD) and GIS mapping software.
May prepare applications and submit the required documentation for federal, state, and capital improvement programs.
May assist professional engineers in construction, traffic, mechanical, or electrical projects.
May supervise employees assigned to a particular section, unit, or project.