City of Lowell
Job Posting
Job Title: Staff Engineer (2300-08, INC, J#6443, 3979)
Department: Water Utility
Reports To: Executive Director or designee
Union: MVEA -Unit IIP
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $40.1728 (min) to $44.6699 (max) per hour; 40hrs/week

SUMMARY

The Staff Engineer provides technical support and project management assistance to the
Executive Director and other staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of
the Staff Engineer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the education and
experience requirements and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering, mechanical engineering,

environmental studies, physical sciences, or a comparable area of study is required.

• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred.
• Experience with engineering design and project management is required and program

administration, especially in the municipal water treatment industry, is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond
to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Ability to apply concepts
such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to utilize computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Ability to
create tables, charts, and spreadsheets and facility with email messaging. Familiarity with
AutoCad and GIS a plus.

publications and refine knowledge.

• Contribute to the preparation and submittal of reports and correspondence to the Unite

local legal requirements.

• Collaborate with other staff members and attend staff meetings as necessary.
• Participate in and contribute to utility public outreach initiatives. Foster a safe and productiv

The essential functions and duties outlined below serve as examples of the work that may be
required in this position. This list is not exhaustive—additional responsibilities of a similar,

related, or logically connected nature may also be assigned even if not explicitly stated.

• Administer tasks in any of the following division programs: Water and Wastewater Permit

Compliance (State and Federal), Distribution/Collection Systems, Safety Program, Industrial
Pretreatment Program (IPP), Commercial Discharges, Long Term Control Program, Capital
Improvements Program, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Website Development, and
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Management. Tasks include permitting,
inspection, correspondence, metering, billing, regulatory compliance, planning and design,
project management, environmental monitoring, program implementation and maintenance,

contractor oversight, and database management.

• Participate in design review process and make recommendations for design revisions; support

other members of department, including operations and maintenance personnel; interact with

contractors and consultants during design, bidding, and construction of projects, as required.

• Craft reports and other documents that describe work activities; create spreadsheets, tables,

charts that summarize data and convey information; maintain electronic and paper files,
including design reports, meeting minutes, technical memoranda, computer programs,

correspondence, databases, and other records.

• Participate in planning and implementation of program objectives; support other staff by

providing technical assistance and support; participate in team projects and support efforts of

other group members as needed.

• Participate in Water and Wastewater department programs and projects as needed; provide

technical assistance to the operations and maintenance divisions; respond to emergency calls
outside of normal working hours; keep appropriate staff informed of functions; interact in a
professional manner with City departments, other organizations, public officials, and the general

public.

• Operate computer systems and software applications, including SCADA systems, GIS

platforms, and various online and offline office programs.

• Refine skills related to mathematical concepts and calculations; enhance knowledge of the

principles and practices of drinking water/ stormwater treatment and transport; advance
proficiency in organizing technical materials and writing letters; improve knowledge of
federal and state regulations related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater

management.

• Obtain and maintain professional licenses and certifications; establish and utilize professional

networks; attend educational workshops, conferences, and seminars; reviews technical

publications and refine knowledge.

• Contribute to the preparation and submittal of reports and correspondence to the United

States Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection; maintain a working knowledge of relevant rules and regulations;
coordinate and communicate with other agencies as needed; comply with federal, state, and

local legal requirements.

• Collaborate with other staff members and attend staff meetings as necessary.
• Participate in and contribute to utility public outreach initiatives. Foster a safe and productive

work environment by engaging in effective work practices and procedures; perform
housekeeping and custodial duties as needed.