Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District

Associate Engineer

St Louis, Missouri

Other

$61,700-$95,000

About This Job

Overview

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Under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, perform beginning level civil engineering work.

Construction

Essential Functions:

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Perform beginning level civil engineering work as part of a construction/contract management team responsible for the administration of the construction of collection system and/or facility improvement projects

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Verify that the construction conforms to the contract documents

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Evaluate/review change orders requests, contractor submittals and contractor claims

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Prepare technical reports concerning complex construction and engineering problems and solutions

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Perform construction observations

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Make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions

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May meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help communicate District policies and responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities: Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

Design

Essential Functions:

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Perform beginning level civil engineering as part of a design team responsible for the production of plans and specifications for the construction of District projects OR as part of a consultant contract management team responsible for coordinating the plans and specifications for the construction of District projects

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Compile data

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Check layout of manholes, inlet structures and pipelines, and calculate hydraulic properties of pipelines and drainage channels

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Correlate information obtained from topographic and other maps and plans

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Extend estimates

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Process project information in preparation for construction bidding

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May investigate storm water, sanitary, and combined sewer complaints and recommend solutions to problems

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May make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions

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May meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help define District policies and responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities: Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

Environmental Compliance

Essential Functions:

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Perform beginning level civil engineering as part of an environmental compliance team;

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Assist in review Engineering submittals for plan review for pretreatment pollutant control technologies and designs to ensure customers' compliance with federal, state and local regulations;

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Review significant industrial users reports and prepare permits;

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Assist with inspections of sanitary and storm pollution control equipment;

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Review, evaluate and summarize of federal, state and local environmental regulations which may impact the District or its customers;

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Advise District operating units and customers on environmental requirements and coordinate with them to ensure District compliance with requirements;

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Review or prepare required regulatory reports, applications and plans;

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Enforce compliance with District Ordinances;

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Keep detailed records and prepare administrative and technical reports.

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Perform industrial and other facility wastewater billing investigations;

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Secure, update and process information from industries relating to the volume and strength of wastewater discharges and determination of appropriate billing factors;

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Document and maintain discharge data.

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Assist in the daily operation of the District's hauled waste program;

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Process and approve/deny special discharge applications.

Additional Responsibilities: Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

Planning

Essential Functions:

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Perform beginning level civil engineering with a development review team

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Review plans for sewerage and drainage facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and engineering design requirements

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Provide technical assistance to consulting engineers, developers and customers on sanitary and storm water drainage facilities

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Compile data

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Calculate drainage areas

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Check layout of manholes, inlet structures and pipelines, and calculate hydraulic properties of pipelines and drainage canals

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Correlate information obtained from topographic and other maps and plans

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Perform hydraulic modeling

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Coordinate with various groups within the District including, Operations, Design, Construction, and Development Review

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Monitor project schedules

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May investigate storm water, sanitary, and combined sewer complaints and recommend solutions to problems

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May make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions

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May meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help define District policies and responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities: Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Training And Experience

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Bachelor's degree or in the final year of coursework towards a Bachelor's degree majoring in engineering. [Note: MSD requires proof of graduation on or before the first day employment.]

Desirable Knowledge And Skills

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Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineerin

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Comprehensive knowledge of District regulations and procedures applicable to sewer construction

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Problem solving and communication skills necessary to work effectively with contractors, engineers, and MSD staff to ensure the successful completion of these projects

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Considerable knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and design software

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Extensive skill in reading and interpreting complex engineering plans and specifications

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Exceptional skill in maintaining records and preparing technical reports

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Thorough skill in analyzing and integrating data

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Considerable skill in communicating effectively both in oral and written form

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Exceptional ability in forming and maintaining effective working relationships

Special Requirement

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.

Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations on their last review.

Associate Engineer

About This Job

Overview

Construction

Essential Functions:

Design

Essential Functions:

Environmental Compliance

Essential Functions:

Planning

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Training And Experience

Desirable Knowledge And Skills

Special Requirement

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