District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority - Washington, DC
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Washington, DC
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
About the position
The Technician III, Construction Civil Engineer (Water) at DC Water is responsible for monitoring and inspecting the construction of water mains, sewer lines, pumping stations, and wastewater treatment projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with construction plans and specifications, providing technical assistance to lower-level technicians, and performing civil engineering work both in the office and in the field.
Responsibilities
- Inspect wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution, sewer collection, storm drainage, and structural and paving construction.
- Monitor construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications, checking materials used and determining alignment, grade, and compaction of fill.
- Order standard field and laboratory tests and perform field measurements, including minor survey work.
- Prepare and maintain related records and reports.
- Review construction progress on major projects and recommend payment for work performed in accordance with the contract.
- Interpret construction plans and specifications, reviewing contractor submittals and construction schedules.
- Assist and plan work performed by subordinate technical personnel, instructing them in proper work methods and procedures.
- Perform special investigations and field studies of technical and engineering operations.
- Prepare public space permit applications in conformance with Authority and other regulatory agency requirements.
- Monitor ongoing phases of projects to determine status and completion date.
- Coordinate pre-construction and construction activities with various Authority departments and contractors.
- Consult with contractors, project managers, utility companies, and other Authority departments while investigating and solving construction problems.
- Coordinate and inspect work with contractors during emergency and inclement weather conditions.
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Five (5) years of experience associated with field construction and/or maintenance of water and sewer systems.
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
- Knowledge of the elementary principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Knowledge of possible defects in civil engineering construction materials and effective corrective measures.
- Ability to make independent investigations and conduct inspections related to engineering problems, enforcing requirements firmly and tactfully.
- Ability to perform technical computations, analyze complex data, and prepare plans and reports based on findings.
- Ability to prepare technical civil engineering drawings for reports and as-builts.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in the use of a personal computer and related software for report preparation.
Benefits
- Union membership benefits
- Opportunities for professional development
- Inclusive work environment that embraces diversity
