Water Project Engineer

Position SummaryAt NTMWD the Project Engineer functions as a design and construction manager in the delivery of our Capital Improvements Plan projects. Our core business is water and wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure but project assignments could also include solid waste and other special projects as needed. The project engineer position is a next level opportunity for the engineering professional with technical expertise and more than 5 years experience looking to advance their professional development into managing projects from concept through construction. The Project Engineer works under the direction of an Engineering Program Manager and fills a critical role in our organization as the position that leads the delivery of the majority projects for our organization. The Project Engineer position offers an opportunity for increased responsibility and career development and includes potential promotional opportunities based on professional achievements and tenure. The Project Engineer is distinguished from our Associate Engineer position by the size and complexity of the project assignment level of autonomy in making engineering decisions professional accreditation (Texas Professional Engineer license required) and ResponsibilitiesPerforms project management functions supporting the delivery of capital improvement projects from inception throughout the lifespan of the project: design procurement construction to startup commissioning and handover to Operations role of project leader for design and construction of major water and wastewater projects ensuring conformance with NTMWD standards operational needs and regulatory design reports plans and specifications for completeness and technical accurate project records in NTMWDs project management system including correspondence reports design documents schedule and project cost in and documents project meetings including design review meetings and construction progress construction project delivery with focus on project quality schedule and cost control including review of submittals RFIs change orders payment applications and field observation with Operations Maintenance and other NTMWD departments to address operational impacts and assist with tie-ins and facility completion of project including start-up testing and commissioning and review of final record and/or manages special projects and studies with leading project chartering meetings developing requests for interviews and possible participation in the selection of professional services other duties as RequirementsEducation & Experience:Degree in Civil Environmental Mechanical Electrical Engineering or other related engineering field received from an accredited college or of a Professional Engineering registration for a minimum of two years or a minimum of 6 years progressive experience in project management of water and wastewater infrastructure of a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license or current licensure as a Professional Engineer in another state and the ability to obtain Texas PE licensure within six (6) months from the date of in water/wastewater process treatment pumping collection (wastewater) transmission (water) pipeline design and construction; or electrical experience with medium voltage and low voltages systems for industrial utilizing engineering design and project management a valid Texas Drivers Skills & Abilities:Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite of products including Word Excel and experience or familiarity with project management scheduling estimating modeling software and design software platforms are organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks written and verbal communications skills for interacting with technical and non-technical and Physical Working ConditionsDriving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current valid and vehicle - appropriate driver s license of their resident physical labor and considerable mental attention required with some eyestrain. Generally desirable conditions with some outside visits to work-sites with varying environmental conditions. Considerable time can be spent working with and viewing a computer screen. Considerable time viewing plans specifications and reading reports and correspondence. Time will be spent at construction sites traversing rough terrain climbing stairs and ladders to access structures. Equipment used includes calculators computers and some field survey equipment.