Project Engineer
About The Position
Under limited supervision, the Project Engineer provides professional knowledge for the development, design, and permitting of BJWSA private development projects. The role coordinates activities to ensure projects are designed, permitted, and delivered in a timely manner. It also provides management and assistance for BJWSA land development and capital improvement projects, using independent judgment to support timely and cost-effective project delivery. The position coordinates with applicable federal and state regulatory agencies and represents the Authority in public committee meetings, related groups, and governmental agencies. The Project Engineer prepares, submits, and reviews project status and progress requests, progress reports, plans, specifications, technical reports, and purchase orders; maintains files and technical manuals; and provides technical support for grant-funded projects in coordination with local government agencies. The role responds professionally to customers, vendors, and suppliers, assists with mapping systems and activities, and uses related office equipment and machinery. Other duties within the scope of responsibility may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with various computer applications and ability to use BJWSA-specific software.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to read codes, regulations, policy and procedure manuals, maps, construction drawings, and work orders; prepare routine reports and records; and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Ability to solve practical problems, interpret instructions, make independent judgments, and understand technical principles and information.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from varied educational backgrounds using technical and non-technical terminology.
- Ability to operate office machinery and motor vehicles and handle office equipment and controls.
- Ability to differentiate colors and shades and perform visual inspection of items.
- Ability to work under stress, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to uncomfortable physical conditions or emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training license.
Responsibilities
- Manage and assist with BJWSA land development and capital improvement projects, exercising independent judgment to promote timely and cost-effective development, design, and permitting.
- Coordinate projects with applicable federal and state regulatory agencies.
- Complete, submit, and review project status and progress requests, progress reports, plans, specifications, technical reports, and purchase orders.
- Represent the Authority at public committee meetings, related groups, and governmental agencies in the development of assigned projects.
- Maintain up-to-date files and technical manuals.
- Work with appropriate local government agencies to provide technical support for grant-funded projects when required.
- Receive, consider, and respond professionally to customers, vendors, and suppliers.
- Assist with mapping efforts and provide technical support for mapping systems and activities.
- Operate related equipment and machinery, including a copier, plotter, computer, and printer.
- Perform other duties as required within the scope of responsibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
