Staff Engineer
Staff Engineer
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04-05-2025
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
04-05-2025
Job Description
Staff Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Engineering Supervisor
SCHEDULE: MondayFriday 7:30am4:00 pm
(some flexibility with hours)
Position Summary:
The Staff Engineer manages capital improvement and water main replacement/rehabilitation projects for the District. This position also tests and evaluates current and proposed District operations to ensure District standards and applicable regulatory requirements are met. Additionally this position contributes to the regulatory compliance and efficient operations of the District.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Manages main replacement and other capital improvement projects which involve collaborating with various District departments on design considerations communicating design comments to the consulting engineer reviewing the design to assure compliance with current standards and regulations assembling information required for permits and special funding sources developing project specifications publicly bidding the project executing the contract documents administering preconstruction meetings assisting the inspection group as issues are encountered during construction.
- Maintains the hydraulic model and performs hydraulic analysis for certification of new water main projects identifying system improvements which are needed pipe sizing water service availability determining the systems response when certain components are taken out of service for maintenance pinpointing the root cause various problems experienced within the system assurance that state regulations are met for new improvements and scenarios.
- Procures goods and services for various District departments which involves developing Request for Proposals Request for Qualifications and bid specifications publicly bidding the item evaluating bids/responses presenting bids to the Board of Commissioners for approval executing contract documents tracking when contracts expire/items need to be rebid.
- Assists with construction design administration and inspection which includes communicating with the consulting engineer to ensure all design requests are being incorporated into the bid documents assuring that the project is constructed per the plans and specifications the development of daily inspection reports responding to RFIs reviewing submittals processing change orders and pay requests administering progress meetings.
- Conducts tests and analysis of the distribution system to see if all systems are operating in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements and to determine if any changes or improvements need to be made.
- Read analyze and interpret professional and technical journals and government regulations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies including but not limited to safety concerns and incident reporting.
- This description describes only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors in Civil Environmental Mechanical Chemical or Mining Engineering
- Experience working with Microsoft Office programs
Licensing/Certifications:
- Valid Drivers License
- Has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam preferred
- State licensure as a Professional Engineer preferred
Additional Skills:
- Ability to learn intimate details of the water system to understand how various components interact with each other.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This job primarily operates in a climatecontrolled environment. May spend some time in the field to monitor ongoing projects but this typically does not require any physical or manual labor. Works with equipment such as computer copy machine fax phones. The position requires auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. There is no regular travel expected for this position.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Featured Benefits:
Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time 10 Paid Holidays (includes birthday) Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pension program through Kentucky Public Pension
Authority Short and LongTerm Disability Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance
Program Wellness Program Flexible Work Schedule Hybrid Work Options (some positions)
Tuition Reimbursement
The Northern Kentucky Water District employs qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race religion national origin age sexual orientation or disability.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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