Engineering Tech I

Onondaga County Water Authority • Syracuse, NY

150d

About The Position

Invest in your future while making a difference every day! Come grow with us at OCWA! Working as an engineer at OCWA means directly impacting the health and well-being of your community by ensuring safe, reliable water for residents and businesses in Central New York. Use technology-based solutions and innovations to protect public health, support sustainability and make a real difference. OCWA is looking for a Service Material Program Coordinator and a Project Representative to join its Engineering Department and lead OCWA's proactive Lead and Copper Compliance Program.

Requirements

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an associate degree in Engineering Science or in an engineering technology field
• Two (2) years of paraprofessional or professional work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in civil engineering
• Possession of a valid NYS driver's license appropriate to the vehicle(s) being operated when required to operate a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provide site level ownership representation with support and coordination from experienced team members
• Liaise between contractors and project stakeholders as OCWA's voice in the field
• Assist in the conducting of engineering studies and investigations, field surveys, construction, inspections, demolition inspections and maintenance of contracts which may include walking over rough terrain, uneven surfaces, or hills
• Unload and transport equipment from vehicles to field assignment locations
• Evaluate, test, and perform quality control work on construction materials and manufactured equipment used in construction
• Perform work involving office review and plotting of field survey data, check engineering and cost calculations
• Utilize OCWA's GIS and other mapping files in the field digitally to guide and inform contractors as they progress the work
• Assist in the preparation of plans and specifications; design of engineering projects; preparation of contracts and their administration
• Assist in the review of specifications and engineering drawings
• Assist in the maintenance of office records and the preparation of contractors' payment requisitions
• Manage your work and priorities independently while being part of a collaborative, supportive team
• Utilize technology-based solutions like predictive modeling and GIS
• Coordinate and oversee water service line inspections and replacement work
• Coordinate, observe, and document OCWA-side water service line replacement with OCWA team members or a contractor
• Coordinate and follow-up on notifications after existing service line disturbances
• Observe and document customer-side service line work
• Inspect and verify service line materials in the field, and update and maintain the inventory database
• Communicate and coordinate with several departments within OCWA

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with biannual increases
• Generous medical and dental/vision plans
• Job security
• Stable NYS retirement plan
• Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
• Life insurance
• Paid leave and holidays
• Paid certifications and training
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Retiree health
• Room to grow your career without sacrificing personal time
• Core Values that guide our mission: Well-being, Accountability, Transparency, Effort, Respect
• Career Mentoring Program for personal and professional guidance
• Professional organization involvement for networking and support
• New Employee Orientation with interactive learning and tours
• OCWA University learning and development opportunities
• Safety Committee to promote a safe work environment
• Award & Recognition Programs for exceptional service and safety practices
• Family Day annual event to showcase our workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree