Sanitary Engineer
About The Position
The Sanitary Engineer is responsible for engineering processes for the Utilities Department and coordinates, develops, plans, supervises, reviews, and inspects utility-system design and construction to ensure compliance with contract specifications. The position works under the general guidance and direction of the Deputy Director and reports to the Deputy Director. The Associate Engineer II, Associate Engineer, and Utilities Locator report to this position. The role regularly interacts with governmental agencies, consulting engineers, utility contractors, County departments, and the public, and may be assigned special projects and other responsibilities. The position assists with preparation and administration of an operational budget. It involves complex, largely unstructured work with little routine activity; errors can cause serious delays and significant costs to correct. The Sanitary Engineer administers the DHEC Delegated Review Program for Richland County, assists with oversight of County-owned water and wastewater treatment facilities, monitors contract personnel and approves invoices, and participates in after-hours and weekend on-call operations and maintenance services. The role also prepares engineering and administrative documents, coordinates utility repairs, and is considered essential during inclement weather or emergencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Four to six years of experience.
- Basic experience with AutoCAD, Sewer CAD, Water CAD, and GIS mapping.
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license to operate a County vehicle.
- Obtain Fundamental Engineering registration in South Carolina within one year of hire.
- Have or be able to attain a Class C wastewater treatment plant operator’s license within one year of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer registration is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and review the design and construction of utility systems built by private developers, and inspect project sites for compliance with contract specifications.
- Administer the DHEC Delegated Review Program for Richland County.
- Assist in supervising the operation of County-owned water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Monitor contract personnel and review and approve invoices to keep work cost-effective.
- Participate in the Department’s on-call system, providing after-hours and weekend operation and maintenance services.
- Prepare letters, engineering drawings, service-area maps, cost estimates, monthly reports, legal agreements, final approval documents, specifications, composite tax maps, and project-status reports.
- Coordinate repairs to County-owned utilities while considering cost effectiveness and minimizing utility-site loss.
- Assist with preparation and administration of an operational budget.
- Perform other duties and assignments as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
