Associate Project Engineer

Job Description

Associate Project Engineer

Job Announcement No: 25-083

Vacant Position(s): 1

Department: Environmental Resources

Applications Accepted through August 24,2025.

Salary Range: $55,619.20 ($26.74/hr) - $86,195.20 ($41.44/hr)

Grade: 109

Hours:7:00am – 3:30 pm

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, provide direction, engineering, construction knowledge and technical support. Develop and supervise section specific programs, i.e. facility upgrade projects, demolition construction projects, pump start-up testing, pumping improvements, system rehabilitation, wastewater specialty inspections, etc. Monitor and supervise daily contractor crew operations and report on daily activities.

Essential Functions:

- Provides direction, engineering, construction knowledge, and technical support with the development, organization, and execution of wastewater system operations and improvements.

- Provides technical assistance to contractors, work crews, etc. with the installation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility.

- Locate valves, mains, services, leaks, etc., in the field using technical plans and electronic/mechanical detection equipment to assist contractors, CWS crews, engineering services, locating services, etc.

- Obtain data for organizing, processing, and updating as-built plans, operations and maintenance manuals, maps, record databases, project files, extensions, etc., from available sources, i.e. records, field and office investigation, historical plans, contractor plans, other utility companies, etc.

- Investigates and prepares cost estimates, contracts and utility agreements for feasibility studies, construction projects, system improvement projects, etc.

- Analyze system problems derived from flow tests, inspection reports, etc. and produce appropriate solutions.

- Schedules, manages, and inspects construction projects to ensure construction is executed properly, safety practices are followed, and specifications are met.

- Originates, maintains, and completes all project files and associated paperwork through project completion.

- Prepares departmental annual and periodic reports, projection reports, feasibility studies, Standard Operating Instructions (SOI’s), procedural activities, etc.

- Performs, evaluates, and composes technical reports on pilot studies to implement new procedures in the department.

- Review as-built drawings from contractors for operational completeness.

- Analyzes detailed technical reports.

- May be required to work during emergency conditions.

- Regular attendance is required.

- Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.

- Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures

Job Requirements

Additional Duties

- Become proficient with Autodesk software to update and implement tracking of as-builts for the wastewater treatment facility.

- Performs Engineering calculations to analyze existing and proposed wastewater treatment processes, to locate and solve existing deficiencies, and for the design of pipe works and process improvements.

- Must be willing to gain experience in contract management.

- Must possess good oral and written communication skills.

- Receive incoming work requests; assign tasks and set specific goals and deadlines.

- Subject to 24-hour on-call.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

- Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles.

- Intermittently positions self to use up to 50 lbs of torque and up to 200 ft lbs of torque occasionally, to operate valve, equipment, etc.

- Intermittently positions self to maneuver objects weighing up to 30 lbs and occasionally weighing up to 60 lbs. Objects greater than 50 lbs requires a two-person operation.

- Constantly works in internal / external environmental conditions. Subject to atmospheric conditions of one or more of the following that affect the respiratory system or skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Personnel Protective Equipment Required.

- Ability to properly use drafting and surveying equipment.

- Constantly positions self to move, traverse in the field in excess of four (4) hours per day frequently, and in excess of six (6) hours per day occasionally, as necessary to perform required work.

- Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to climb in and out of excavations, embankments, meter vaults, manholes, confined spaces, etc.

- Must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night.

- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine distinctions in sound, such as when making adjustments on equipment.

- Ability to properly use and maneuver construction tools, powered and non-powered equipment, i.e. shovels, probing equipment, measuring devices, wrenches, etc.

- Ability to observe repairs and field work in progress.

- Subject to noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing Protection Required.

- Considerable movement and traversing involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground and cluttered work areas.

- Ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally and with a 2-way radio, to include comprehension of complex oral and written instruction.

- Routinely and safely operate computer to include desktop and tough notebook laptops in the field.

- Subject to vibrations. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body.

- Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions.

Potential Career Path:

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.

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