MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• A bachelors degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field required; and
• At least one (1) years of design or construction experience preferred: or
• Any equivalent combination of education or experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with computer software packages such as MS Word, Excel, and AutoCad.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Mass Class D Drivers license for Operations Engineering and Construction Departments

BASIC PURPOSE:

Participates in the development, execution, and management of various engineering, construction and maintenance projects. Provides engineering expertise and data analysis for the planning, design, and construction of projects for wastewater and waterworks systems and facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works on tasks related to the evaluation, planning, design or construction of facilities or equipment for wastewater treatment plants, wastewater pumping stations, CSO facilities, headworks facilities, collection system components, water treatment facilities, water pumping stations, distribution and transmission lines, and support buildings and equipment.
• Participates in the preparation of concept and preliminary design reports, designs, and cost estimates. Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of construction and service contracts, permit applications and permits. Participates in shop drawing reviews.
• Utilizes Authority databases to gather and summarize facility and system operational data and assists senior engineering staff with evaluation and presentation of operational data.
• Participates in the development of calculations, design documents and the gathering of information for inclusion in engineering reports, construction activities, technical or planning studies, and system and facility evaluations.
• Participates in overseeing the work of professional engineering consultants as well as construction firms for quality and responsiveness of work products, budgets and schedules, and conformance to contract terms.
• Participates in the inspection of construction or maintenance work for conformance to plans and specifications, and makes minor revisions to meet local conditions encountered in field; plans sequence of work with contractors on jobs and submits progress reports. Acts as a Resident Engineer on minor construction projects.
• Requires participation in emergency response to any/all MWRA emergencies if assigned to Operations Engineering or Metro Process Control.
• Participates in contract administration tasks.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Drafts internal or external memoranda, correspondence, reports, and specifications.
• Performs related duties as required.