Senior Engineering Technician - Utilities Field Operations

City of Winston-Salem, NC•Winston Salem, NC

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs moderately skilled technical work within a variety of field engineering assignments that requires extensive technical knowledge of and the ability to investigate issues with the water distribution systems and sewer collection systems. Exercises oversight and leadership over a team of 2 to 5 engineering technicians. Participation in the On-call schedule rotation is mandatory. Work is performed under the supervision of a Utilities Supervisor and a Civil Engineering Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and extensive experience in the maintenance standards for water distribution or sewer collection systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices and techniques of engineering, utilities design and minimum technical standards
Attention to detail is required
Ability to interpret and apply field notes
Ability to research and document past, current, and future construction projects relating to the water system and sewer systems
Ability to work unplanned and sudden overtime for emergency situations
Ability to understand, follow, and convey moderate instructions and recommendations
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with public and private officials, other employees, and the general public
Ability to work well in both a group/team environment and individually
Possession of a valid US driver's license.
Mandatory on-call rotation is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, the following professional certifications: Class C Distribution. Wastewater Collections IV Pipeline Assessment Certification

Nice To Haves

Some experience with CCTV equipment and interpreting video is preferred.
Water distribution and/or wastewater collection certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists supervision in implementing industry standard compliant solutions.
Coordinates technical work and serves as a liaison for water/sewer construction projects between City departments, other state and local agencies, contractors, and the general public.
Researches, verifies, and prepares documentation for improvement projects and repair operations.
Locates underground utilities using industry standard techniques and equipment.
Diagnoses and troubleshoots water and sewer related problems.
Performs inspections and maintenance procedures on a variety of water and sewer equipment.
Maintains and operates underground CCTV equipment.
Delegates and manages assignments given to Engineering Technicians.
Utilizes GIS information and engineering drawings to investigate and troubleshoot issues.
Utilizes multiple computer programs and applications to ensure thorough investigations and relays accurate information to other City departments and employees.
Inspects water transmission and sewer collector lines.
Inspects construction projects and job sites as a construction inspector and serves as an advisor to contractors working near or directly on the City's water and sewer system.
Assists with administration of other water and sewer related programs as required.
Assists supervision with annual performance evaluations for Engineering Technicians as required.
Assists with training of new Engineering Technicians.
All other tasks as required by management.