Junior Engineering Technician

Summary:

SCWA is currently seeking a Junior Engineering Technician to work within the Distribution Engineering group. This individual would provide technical, administrative, and field support to the Construction Maintenance Department by aiding in the analysis and planning of the distribution system.

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Posted Date:

3/6/2026

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Position Type:

Full Time

Division:

Construction Maintenance

Description:

Responsibilities Include:

- Update hydraulic model by adding new mains, new water supply facilities or changes - using GIS/Modeling tools.

- Update water demand from customer data. Assist in model calibration and perform/run modeling scenarios.

- Prepare GIS maps, databases and reports for fire flow tests and flushing program.

- Update AutoCAD drawings of capital projects.

- Provide technical support to staff in analyzing distribution system performance during main breaks, fire flows and flushing.

- Assist in gathering data for planning system improvements.

- Assist in the hydraulic analysis of the SCWA distribution system utilizing Infowater Modeling Software.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, GIS or related field required.

- 1-3 years' experience in civil engineering design or construction, hydraulic modeling, GIS or related field.

- Previous experience in hydraulic modeling and analysis preferred.

- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook.

- Experience working with Innovyze Infowater, ESRI Arc Map, AutoCAD, SAP a plus.

The Authority may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet requirements

Interested candidates should submit their application and resume via the SCWA website (www.scwa.com) and click on “Career Opportunities”. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience within a range of $60-65K. Suffolk County residence is highly preferred.

(The Authority shall not employ relatives of employees as defined to mean an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent, or direct descendant of grandparents of the employee as defined in the New York State General Municipal Law 810.)