Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer – Wastewater Systems

Pay Range: $112,548.08 to $130,302.20

If you are reading this, you are serious about water quality and keeping the environment clean!

We are wastewater professionals, and we keep the environment clean and the waters of Salem Sound safe, swimmable, and fishable. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, we are seeking a Civil Engineer – Wastewater Systems to help manage and coordinate engineering and capital improvement activities of the South Essex Sewerage District (SESD). Candidates will have an opportunity to help implement a District-wide Capital Improvement Program to upgrade and modernize SESD’s critical infrastructure.

Education, Experience, Qualifications

-BS in Civil, Sanitary or Mechanical Engineering. Registration as Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Massachusetts, or P.E. registration in another state and ability to receive Massachusetts licensure within six months.

-Five to Ten years of experience as an engineer after receipt of bachelor’s degree. Knowledge of design and construction of primary and secondary treatment wastewater facilities including collection systems. Knowledge of construction practices and procedures in Massachusetts and/or New England.

-Experience in preparation of engineering studies, design, and construction management of projects associated with wastewater conveyance, treatment, pumping, and metering facilities. Proficient in written and oral communications.

Highly Desirable Experience, Certifications and Licenses

-Program Management Experience in Large Wastewater Programs.

-Advanced Degree in Engineering.

-Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Operators License.

Responsibilities

· Performs project management duties related to the District’s construction activities such as planning, conceptual development, review of alternatives, cost effective analysis, budget preparation, cash flow projections, permitting/regulations, scoping of work, selection of consultants, scheduling, performance testing, review of contract submittals, record keeping, preparation and resolution of written comments, preparation of in-depth technical report summaries, oral presentations and project memorandums.

· Coordinates and supports the activities of consulting engineers and contractors working for the District with respect to studies, planning, capital improvements, collection system, pumping, metering, wastewater treatment and facilities related projects.

· Supports the development of contract documents for advertising, bidding and construction. Responsible for supervision of construction activities to ensure conformance with contract documents including but not limited to regulatory requirements, shop drawings, correspondence, payment requests, project changes, change order requests and credits, testing, startup, commissioning, training, project closeout, warrantees and guarantees and project record keeping. Maintains project schedule and cost control mitigation measures to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Supports resolution of construction claims and disputes. Prepares change orders and extra work documentation as required.

· Communicates, coordinates and meets with District staff and any other personnel involved in project and/or construction work to address and/or resolve issues. Attends and makes sound recommendations during project design and construction meetings.

· Works with the Operations and Maintenance Divisions to assist in the resolution of operational and mechanical issues associated with District facilities, equipment and buried infrastructure. Works with the Operations and Maintenance Divisions to monitor energy consumption and initiate energy saving opportunities.

Other

Full benefit package including Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission (GIC) Municipal health insurance and Massachusetts pension.