Project Engineer

Primary Functions

This position will be responsible for assisting with managing potable water and/or sanitary sewer (decentralized type) infrastructure projects initiated by CUDRC (hereafter the District) and those initiated by developers to provide potable water and/or sanitary sewer service to residential, commercial, or industrial sites. It is preferred that this position also be responsible for updating and maintaining the hydraulic model distribution system integrated with the GIS and performing hydraulic analyses.

Essential Functions

• Assist supervisor with project management by updating the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) tracking system, reviewing design drawings from the Districts engineering consultant(s), reviewing shop drawings, change orders, pay estimates, and other construction administration tasks.
• Review and provide written comments on submittals from the developer and/or their engineer at various stages of the process (often involving multiple iterations) to ensure the needs of the District are met and compliance with its standards and specifications. This may include a conceptual plan, master plan, preliminary plan/plat, site plan, utility plan, final construction plan, final plat, etc.
• Assist with obtaining all applicable environmental permits and those involving roadway and railroad crossings and other special permits (i.e., major petroleum pipeline crossings, major electrical transmission line crossings, or the like).
• Perform initial review of TDOT, City and County projects for conflicts with existing or proposed water system infrastructure that may require relocation of same.
• Perform limited construction inspections, as needed, to assist the regular Construction Inspectors, fill in for them on a temporary basis, and/or to gain knowledge and experience with construction methods and practices.
• Assist Construction Inspectors and Supervisor in making field decisions with contractors on changes or problems that occur in the field at time of installation by making periodic field visits to observe field conditions, as needed.
• Assist with creating and maintaining applicable project records per District policy and practices and TDEC Sanitary Survey requirements.
• Respond to municipal planning commission annexation requests.
• Preferably, perform piping updates to the hydraulic model of the distribution system on a regular interval and as directed. Also allocate new demands and reallocate existing demands as directed.
• Preferably, perform hydraulic analyses for new fire hydrant requests, commercial developments, and small subdivisions with limited supervision. Also, perform larger scale and/or more complex hydraulic analyses with more supervision.
• Collaboration with other members of the Engineering Department, other District Departments, and the Districts engineering consultant(s) (collectively hereafter Key Parties) as applicable.
• This position must be able to perform their duties with limited supervision and shall consult with supervisor for unusual or complex matters.
• Serve as back-up for the Engineering Project Manager or Engineering Project Coordinator, when needed.
• Comply with all policies outlined in employee handbook.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: specialized, technical, or practical knowledge, skills, experience, or abilities needed to perform the job. (degrees, certificates, licenses, or other bona fide job qualifications.)

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must reside within a 45-minute response time of the CUDRC office and maintain that status as a condition of continued employment
• Valid Tennessee Drivers License and a safe driving record

B. KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelors degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or construction management from an accredited university.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience pertaining to design and construction of water and sanitary sewer utility infrastructure projects (such as water/sewer mains, pump/lift stations, water/sewer treatment facilities, water storage tanks, etc.).
• Valid Engineering-In-Training/Engineering Intern license in the State of Tennessee.
• Professional Engineering license in TN is preferred, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months and maintain that status as a condition of continued employment.
• Knowledge and experience with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD, or related CAD programs, and ArcMap is preferred
• Knowledge and experience with hydraulic modeling software used for water distribution systems is preferred.

C. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (work characteristics, behaviors, leadership abilities, etc.):

• Ability to read and understand engineered construction drawings and specifications
• Maintain good working relationship within department and outside of department, and with other entities involved in the construction of Utility District projects and new developments. Other entities include, but is not limited to, city/town and county government departments such as Water Resources Bldg. Codes, Fire & Rescue, Planning & Engineering, etc. and the respective Planning Commissions)
• Maintain an organized workflow
• Ability to communicate construction issues with multiple parties at one time
• Ability to work in field and office
• Ability to work with and communicate with developers, engineers, and contractors
• Ability to utilize GIS maps to locate existing facilities/features from that map and retrieve details about such facilities/features contained within the GIS
• Ability to read as-built maps and locate existing facilities/features from that map

WORKING CONDITIONS : normal or usual conditions where work is performed:

• Performs technical duties in both the office and/or field.
• Office work setting is under generally favorable working conditions where no special physical demands are required to perform the work. Office working conditions involve intermittent sitting, standing, or stooping, walking short distances plus up and down stairs, and occasionally lifting of objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds.
• Field work setting requires some physical exertion such as walking intermediate distances, walking on uneven ground and around obstacles, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. Field work conditions involve risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working under extreme outdoor weather conditions, working around moving parts, machines, irritant chemicals, etc. Employee will be required to use personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, goggles, gloves, shields, eye protection, hearing protection, etc. as applicable in accordance with the safety policy and standards.