Project Engineer

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority • Chelsea, MA

1d • $83,629 - $116,809 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Summary:
Assists, under supervision of senior staff, in the development and management of water and sewer projects from planning through construction award, performs engineering analyses and prepares engineering documents and project reports.

Requirements

• A four (4) year college degree in civil, sanitary or environmental engineering is required. An additional four (4) years experience in water or wastewater facilities planning, design or construction may be considered as a substitute for the four (4) year degree if the candidate otherwise meets all position requirements; and
• A minimum of four (4) years experience in water and/or wastewater facilities planning, design or construction is required; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with computer software packages such as MSWord and Excel.
• Demonstrated abilities to work as part of a project team and to develop and maintain productive working relationships with external parties.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with federal, state and regional environmental regulations related to the planning, design and construction of wastewater or related systems and facilities preferred.
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the management of all phases of consultant selection and supervision of professional engineering contracts, including the development of scope of services, plans and specifications, cost estimates, work schedules, technical review of consultant work, negotiations, and preparation of contract award recommendations.
• Assists in the oversight of consultant contracts, including monitoring project progress, review and approval process for invoices, contracts, and amendments and providing such information for department monthly reports and CIP and CEB reports.
• Performs engineering in the development of work plans, feasibility studies, conceptual design reports, construction contract documents, and other engineering documents for water and wastewater systems and facilities.
• Assists in the review of consultant submittters for quality work, conformance with engineering practices and Authority policies, conformance with applicable regulatory and bidding law requirements and conformance with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Assists in project coordination with other MWRA departments, communities, public interest groups and government agencies. May attend public meetings with regulatory agencies.
• Assists with the preparation of project-related permits and approvals and participates in the process to obtain their approval.
• Performs special tasks, project and other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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