Engineer III, Civil Design (26-PO)

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At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

The Engineer III Civil Design prepares and reviews civil engineering designs. Carries out established policies for civil engineering design work and monitors performance of the Authoritys consultants and design contractors for compliance with these standards.

Duties within the scope of the practice of engineering will be performed under the responsible charge of a District of Columbia licensed PE as defined in D.C. Official Code Section 472853.131. Scope of practice for engineers:

For the purposes of this part the term practice of engineering means the application of special knowledge of the mathematical physical and engineering sciences and the methods of engineering analysis and design in the performance of services and creative work including consultation investigation expert technical testimony evaluation planning design and design coordination of engineering works and systems planning the use of land and water performing engineering surveys and studies and the review of construction for the purpose of monitoring compliance with drawings and specifications in connection with any utilities structures buildings machines equipment processes work systems projects and industrial or consumer products or equipment of a control systems communications mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic or thermal nature that may involve safeguarding life health or property and including such other professional services as may be necessary to the planning progress and completion of any engineering services.

• Performs civil engineering design work for in-house projects and reviews civil engineering designs performed by consultants and in-house staff.

• Reviews standards for design and participates in the development of new standards.

• Provides expertise in the resolution of problems encountered during design work.

• Provides technical guidance in interpreting codes standards and contract documents.

• Evaluates consultants/contractors performance. Prepares correspondence and monitors contract payments.

• Reviews and approves contract submittals and shop drawings.

• Prepares cost estimates for design services. Negotiates costs and mitigates claims for design services on behalf of DC Water. Prepares change orders and other contract instruments.

• Maintains design schedules and verifies proper sequencing to avoid project delays.

• Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.

• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships:The incumbent interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout the Authority contractors consultants and other government and private agencies when needed.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.

• Take pride in your provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

• Connect to a strong we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.

• Be your true are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.

• Build your skills and career are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

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