WaterWastewater Electrical Engineer

Water/Wastewater Electrical Engineer

Job Description:
The role of Electrical Engineer plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. This person will serve as a technical expert on Water and Wastewater projects. Although we foresee primary focus on water/wastewater projects we also offer opportunities to work in various other industry sectors such as multifamily commercial municipal education and retail. In this role this person will also act as a project manager and electrical task leader on projects by leading the work of the project team and being responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are professionally and clearly communicated and managed both externally and internally. This person will contribute to the team environment by being proactive communicating clearly to all stakeholders and modeling a highly collaborative working environment.
Company Description:
Design Tree Engineering & Land Survey (DTE) is a multidiscipline engineering firm offering Electrical HVAC Plumbing Structural and Civil Engineering along with Land Surveying. We provide expertise in engineering to lead planning and design processes in both urban and rural settings throughout the country. We have formed strong businessdriven partnerships in the industry to deliver work that supports and improves both the built and the natural environment in the long term. Through our open internal culture and collaborative approach we are driven to achieve a better business model by providing value to Clients. At Design Tree we are guided by our core values of Responsive Accountable Trustworthy and Excellent while instilling our Humble Hungry Smart character in every interaction.
Relationships matter to us. We are dedicated to forming and developing professional partnerships that make business sense partnerships that will benefit both us and our clients in the longterm. Awards and recognition are nice but we strive for client service and quality above all else. We know who we are a rightsized fullservice engineering firm rooted in the joy and challenge of creation to help you grow through innovative solutions.
Design Tree Engineering has embraced the concept of worklife balance. DTE realizes a persons work life doesnt solely define the individual. DTE is very employee centric and takes pride in being a place people want to work at and with. We support a progressive culture by offering a full remoteworking environment. This allows people from across the country to join the DTE team while experiencing the perks of flexible schedules and being present for family and pets by working from a home office.

Responsibilities:

• Has high level knowledge of electrical design for water treatment wastewater treatment wells pump houses lift stations and SCADA systems.
• Is the client contact for the assigned project.
• Understands critical factors needed to complete the tasks assigned where critical factors are unknown and is able to communicate with clients for clarity.
• Work with team members management and project stakeholders to determine accurate internal budgets and schedules.
• Is responsible for ensuring project goals are met by managing project schedules budgets and production of assigned discipline and among disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
• Coordinates resource needs with Team Leaders and effectively defines expectations when delegating work to supporting staff.
• Coordinates with all consultants to ensure needed information is being provided in a timely fashion and all parties are aware of due dates and deliverables required.
• Provide design support on all projects.
• Provide QC review on projects. Reviews deliverables and research code requirements to comply with city state and county regulations.
• Communicate regularly with Team Leader of any significant challenges deviations from scope budget challenges or incidents that occur on projects.
• Provide and coordinate construction administration tasks such as review of contractor submittals construction observation punch lists and field support during startup and commissioning.
• Communicate well with contractors and sub/consultants.
• Support the business development process through initiating developing and assisting with proposals meetings and interviewing with prospective customers etc.
• Nurture existing client relationships and form new client relationships for DTE.
• Actively participates in the development of staff through work on projects and serves as a trainer mentor and resource for junior staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of technologies and trends as they apply to the applicable project market types and strengthen design and management skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate or diploma from a college university or technical/community college in a related area and at least 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in the water/wastewater industry.
• Indepth knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Indepth knowledge of SCADA systems programmable logic controllers instrumentation and relative technology.
• Able to identify different pieces of equipment for all disciplines and understand their function and use.
• Advanced working knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word Excel PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Is able and willing to work 40 hours or more per week.
• Able to travel by car. If not located in the upper Midwest able to travel via plane occasionally.
• Emphasis on existing relations in the Water/Wastewater industry and strong client focus to build effective relationships.
• Strong planning skills and attention to detail.
• Effective problemsolving skills and the ability to adapt to changes.
• Effective leadership delegation and organizational skills.

Competencies & Characteristics
Personal Development and Effectiveness

• Displays a commitment to continued learning and selfdevelopment.
• Asks for and uses feedback to improve performance.
• Seeks and acquires new competencies work methods ideas and information that will improve own efficiency and effectiveness on the job. Continually searching and expressing ideas for better ways to perform routine tasks.
• Be forward thinking and a creative problem solver.
• Demonstrate sound and accurate judgment.
• Completes high volumes of work keeping a rapid pace without sacrificing accuracy.
• Look for better ways to perform routine tasks.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

SelfManagement

• Maintains flexibility to work on tasks as assigned.
• Manages own time priorities and resources to achieve goals.
• Takes direction and manages self to perform tasks to final execution.
• Strives to meet or exceed deadlines.
• Completes assigned tasks within the agreed upon time frame.
• Requests assistance and asks clarifying questions.
• Discerns what is crucial from what is just urgent. Adjusts priorities as situations change.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Is a productive team member working for the benefit of the whole.
• Leads supervises and monitors team members to achieve the goals and strategies.
• Supports teammates work and deliverables. Helps teammates who need or ask for support or assistance.
• Has good communication skills and collaborates with team members effectively.
• Effectively communicates project/scheduling issues to team leader
• Is responsive. Answer phones and respond to emails within 24 hours.
• Demonstrates accountability.
• Fosters a positive environment by routinely engaging in company meetings and team building efforts.
• Inspires team members to excellence in the performance of their respective roles and responsibilities.

Technology Understanding

• Understands the technical and industry related skills necessary for high performance.
• Proficient with computer software and the equipment they are assigned to use.
• Understands how to use the equipment provided to them to complete their tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of tools used in the industry.
• Keeps up to date with new technology being used in the industry.

Client Relations

• Knows clients contractors and firms in the water/wastewater industry.
• Builds client (internal & external) satisfaction through work product delivery customer service and relationship building.
• Show clients (internal and external) they are willing to work with them to meet their needs by quickly and effectively solving problems they are tasked to address.
• Talks to project team members to determine what is needed for a successful project.
• Presents a cheerful positive manner with clients.
• Communicates a positive message and represents DTE well.

Task Performance

• Listens to directions and executes the tasks without the need to have it repeated multiple times.
• Produces complete and accurate documents without the need to revisit the task
• Understands critical factors needed to complete the tasks assigned. If critical factors are unclear ask the manager for clarity.
• Adaptable and agile responsive to quick changes in direction
• Provide detailed accurate and thorough products.

Relationship Development

• Create and maintain a positive relationship with clients (internal &/or external)
• Build relationships with current customers and associates
• Establish trust and confidence with clients.
• Maintain personal brand
• Written communication is through concise and tailored to the audience.
• Uses empathy when communicating practices patience in listening.
• Arrive at meetings early or on time. Rarely if ever late to appointments.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of governing codes.
• Has indepth understanding of discipline offerings and how the different offerings are tied together. Knows what coordination pieces to look for when working on a project.
• Understands how all disciplines work is used during the bidding/construction phases.
• Able to understand and breakdown project issues and use this knowledge to resolve such issues effectively and timely.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail
• Able to provide supporting explanation and reasoning for decisions made.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Proven track record of fostering existing client relationships.

Coordination and Communication

• Provide a single point of contact for clients and external project partners and communicate pertinent information to team members.
• Work with the client architects and other disciplines to ensure accuracy of deliverables and expectations.
• Ensure the projects goals purpose and criteria for success are clearly defined.
• Clarifies related roles and responsibilities deliverables milestones limits for independent decisionmaking and needs and desires of the primary stakeholders.
• Communicate direction and desired outcomes help team members understand their tasks roles and contributions to the process.
• Guide the discussion of complex or divisive issues to help members develop insights and remain engaged with the task.
• Communicates clearly and listens to gain direction and clarification.
• Responds well to questions presents a professional attitude and keeps positive even in negative situations.