Water/Wastewater Engineering Specialist

STV•Austin, TX

1d•$64,849 - $86,465

About The Position

STV’s Austin, TX location is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Specialist for our Water Practice Group. You’ll provide the ability to contribute immediately to Water and Wastewater (W/WW) project development and execution of varying sizes as part of a growing office. As a Water/Wastewater Engineer, you’ll perform project design engineering, project design staff oversight, quality control, project management, client development, proposal preparation and sales pursuits for W/WW pipeline and conveyance projects in Texas. You’ll have a strong understanding of principles and theories of water hydraulics, pipeline mechanics and materials, operation and control, and installation means and methods. You’ll be responsible for performing all aspects of pipeline engineering. In this position, you’ll work under the supervision of the Austin Water Group Manager. Familiarity with and/or the ability and desire to use modeling and production tools, such as InfoWater or InfoWorks ICM and/or WaterGems and WaterCAD are a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another related field of study.
EIT certification, PE is preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of experience working on small diameter (less than 24”) and/or large diameter (24” up to 108”) water and sewer pipelines.
The ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
You will also need to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals and effectively present the information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Demonstrable experience in the design of W/WW infrastructure: planning, design and construction of potable water and wastewater conveyance design.
Experience working with local municipalities and utility companies.
Must be able to demonstrate the following skills: leadership, oral and written communication, planning, teamwork, decision making, judgment and problem solving.
Knowledge of scheduling, spreadsheet, document, and database software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pipeline hydraulics and modeling experience with InfoWater or InfoWorks ICM and/or WaterGems. WaterCAD are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assists in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects as well as the development of probable construction cost estimates for his/her projects withing the department.
Attends client meetings days or nights.
Analyzes design criteria, reporting, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
Prepares design computations and quantity estimates.
Prepares and/or modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, plan sheets and exhibits, permits and designs for various projects.
Instructs draft person/technicians to develop designs into working contract drawings.
Performs occasional drafting, primarily in CAD drafting software.
Reviews construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.
Serves as onsite project representative.
Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
Responsible for job specific and/or assigned project team quality system tasks, as defined in the quality manual and/or the Project Implementation Plan.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (8 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships