Senior Staff Engineer, Structural (Water Infrastructure)

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Chelsea, MA

289d•$96,164 - $134,456

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: Exciting opportunity to provide structural engineering on in-house design projects and management of capital and maintenance projects for the MWRA's water and wastewater facilities. Projects will include coordination with in-house groups to provide planning, design, bidding services and construction assistance .

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of structural engineering as normally attained through a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field; and
Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design and construction knowledge as acquired through at least five (5) years of experience, including (2) years of supervisory or project management experience; or Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
A valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License.
Knowledge of structural engineering design concepts and principles related to water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities design.
Knowledge of codes and standards including the Massachusetts State Building Code, IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC (ASD and LRFD methods), ASTM, FEMA, PCA, PCI, AASHTO, OSHA, and other related structural engineering design standards.
Proficiency with personal computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and engineering applications software.
CADD Systems knowledge and experience working with CADD designers.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Registered Professional Engineer license preferred.
This position may be eligible for telework up to 50% of the week.

Responsibilities

Performs in-house planning, design, and management of various water and wastewater facilities projects consisting of repair, improvement and/or replacement.
Assists in the investigation and resolution of requests from the construction, operations, maintenance, security and safety groups.
Provides structural engineering support to the operating departments for the operations and maintenance programs of division facilities.
Provides review and comments on 8(m) permit applications prepared by owners and/or consultants.
Participates in the design of in-house projects including development of project drawings, specifications, cost estimates and schedules.
Assists with the development of Scope of Services for consultant RFQ/P.
Maintains organized and detailed central files on assigned projects.
Establishes design criteria, including identifying applicable code requirements, and performs analytical calculations for assigned work.
Reviews and provides comments to structural and related portions of design documents prepared by outside consultants who have been hired to design improvements or additions to facilities or infrastructure.
Provides technical review and comments of consultant prepared reports and design projects,
Provides services during construction including review of contractor shop drawings, and responses to contractor questions.
Participate in the preparation of standard specifications.
Participate in field investigations to verify and obtain information on existing facilities, structures, systems and equipment.
Reviews consultants monthly progress reports and invoices.
Supervises and manages junior professional staff, including management of assigning tasks and evaluating performance, as assigned.
Prepares labor, equipment and material quantity takeoffs for cost estimates.
Provides review of construction submittals.
Adheres to MWRA's Quality Assurance and Quality Control Standards.