Planning Engineer

Nexus Water Group • Sugar Land, TX

6d • $83,000 - $116,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Planning Engineer will plan for system improvements and capital needs of water and wastewater systems to ensure reliable delivery of service to our customers within the state. The engineer forecasts, analyzes, and plans water and wastewater systems and growth in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and ensures work is carried out in accordance with the corporate goals and philosophies.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Sanitary, Environmental Engineering, or related is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Microsoft Project, CAD software and/or other industry current and related software, data base program and hydraulic analysis software is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior engineering experience as an intern during college years is encouraged but not required.
• 2 years of progressive experience in the water industry, including routine engineering responsibilities, preferably including project management capabilities of public works and/or water and wastewater utility projects.
• Experience with engineering modeling software for water and sewer systems, industry asset management practices, and general project management is preferred.
• Experience with water and wastewater system modeling software such as WaterCAD (or equivalent software) is desired.
• Experience using GIS map viewer software, and field data collection devices such as GPS, valve operating data, etc. is desirable.
• Has ability to perform water and wastewater industry routine engineering practices and supervise personnel as assigned.
• Must be detail and goal oriented and able to independently plan and execute projects with minimal supervision.
• Often under deadline pressure, must be able to work effectively with several projects simultaneously.
• Experience with construction engineering/management, reviewing shop drawings and managing construction change orders is desired.
• Must be able to work with land developers, City Engineers and Public Works Directors concerning capital improvement planning/projects.
• Must be able to prepare written reports, letters and master plans.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, analyzes, and compiles highly technical data for the preparation of special reports to management and governmental agencies that may require specialized investigation and analysis within any of the major engineering principles.
• Obtains and presents engineering information and data to internal stakeholders.
• Resolves engineering related problems and explains new procedures and techniques, etc.
• Prepares memos, letters, reports, and other communications.
• Establishes and updates Risk and Resilience of systems and regularly updates risk matrices to determine relative importance of projects, providing input for short- and long-term planning needs.
• Visits system sites for condition assessments and coordinates with operations staff on system performance and issues.
• Provides recommendations and guidance within Engineering and to Area Supervisors based on system modeling for capacity needs for pipelines wells, storage, and treatment facilities.
• Prepares hydraulic analysis and water flow calculations and provides analysis for new and future developments.
• Ranks relative importance of projects through matrices and other methods to aid with the annual and long-range capital budget, both forecasting future equipment needs and planning cost-effective strategies for meeting those needs.
• Promotes safe working conditions and assures that safety standards are followed.
• May oversee work of contracted consultants depending on business needs.
• May have other job-related duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $83,000 - $116,000
• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level