Research Engineering Scientist Associate II - Austin, TX

University of Texas at Arlington • Arlington, TX

75d • $56,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Research Engineering Scientist Associate II reviews public water system documents, reports, and data to determine compliance with Texas Commission on Water Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations; provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. The annual salary for this position ranges from $56,000 - $60,000. The final offer will be based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the field of mechanical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, chemistry, public utilities, or related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience performing engineering or technical reviews of public water systems, or six (6) years of an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in the specified fields, Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience performing engineering or technical reviews of public water systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists with reconciliation of public water systems that have engineering report requirements and/or removal of their reduced lead and copper sampling; run water quality reports.
• Provides technical support to the team by researching resources such as source water assessment and protection (SWAP) files, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and online wells and systems mapping tools; operate map viewers such as Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN), source assessment, and districts.
• Provides technical assistance to consulting engineers, city and county officials, water system owners and operators, agency staff, the public or other governmental entities.
• Completes the technical review of plan and specification submittals within the performance target timeframe set by management.
• Prepares formal correspondence for each plan review during the timeframe set by management (typically 60 days).
• Performs other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree