Project Engineer II (Planning)

Boston Water and Sewer Commission • Boston, MA

79d

About The Position

The position performs complex planning engineering activities for the Commission, under the Planning Division. The role is responsible for applying engineering principles for the review of specialized studies and for the systematic analysis of water and sewer problems, development of alternatives for solving those problems, and the preparation of plans to implement recommendations. The position involves working with homeowners, businesses, and consultants regarding the investigation of the Commission’s sewer and drainage systems and sewer lateral connections, as well as ensuring compliance with the MassDEP Lead and Copper Rule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Licensed as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with the MA Board of Registration.
• Some work experience dealing with consultants, contractors, and the general public.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes field information acquired by consultants regarding the results of dye tests performed on properties throughout the City of Boston.
• Assembles maps for consultants showing limits of TV inspections required on mainline system prior to performing a sewer lateral plug test.
• Supervises the consultants as they perform the cleaning and televising of the sewer and drain lines.
• Ensures attempts to dye test all sewer laterals which appear to be compromised while the camera is in the drain line.
• Reviews all televised lines for any deficiencies and forwards the information to either the Design Department or Operations Department.
• Contacts building owners and schedules sewer lateral plug tests for the consultants to complete.
• Communicates to customers the intentions of the Commission for testing the building’s sewer lateral and answers any questions.
• Supervises the consultants during the plug tests and prepares detailed reports for each location documenting the results.
• Informs the property owner about the results upon completion of tests and informs property owner what is needed to rectify any failing plug tests.
• Monitors the budget for the TV inspections and sewer lateral plug tests.
• Screens the invoices submitted for accuracy and makes amendments to the invoices.
• Prepares and sends notices to homeowners to inform them of dye testing which will be commencing in their area.
• Obtains all required permits for the project.
• Performs mainline dye testing to rule out that sewer system is leaking into drain lines.
• Tests drain lines for contamination of ammonia, chlorine and surfactants.
• Opens manholes to perform examination of pipe and testing.
• Prepares detailed reports documenting the work performed and findings.
• Performs processes necessary to comply with Lead and Copper Rule.
• Performs weekend work to accommodate the building owners’ schedule and to meet deadlines.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees