Associate Engineer

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal engineering organization in St. Louis is looking for entry-level civil engineers to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing civil engineering tasks in various areas such as construction, design, environmental compliance, and planning. Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a related Bachelor's degree. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to interpret engineering plans. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and be prepared for a drug test as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Perform beginning level civil engineering work.
• Conduct field inspections to determine existing conditions.
• Prepare technical reports on engineering problems.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Reading engineering plans

Knowledge of civil engineering

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or in final year of coursework

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Design software

Job description

Overview

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Under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, perform beginning level civil engineering work.

CONSTRUCTION

• Perform beginning level civil engineering work as part of a construction/contract management team responsible for the administration of the construction of collection system and/or facility improvement projects
• Verify that the construction conforms to the contract documents
• Evaluate/review change orders requests, contractor submittals and contractor claims
• Prepare technical reports concerning complex construction and engineering problems and solutions
• Perform construction observations
• Make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions
• May meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help communicate District policies and responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities: Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

DESIGN

• Perform beginning level civil engineering as part of a design team responsible for the production of plans and specifications for the construction of District projects or as part of a consultant contract management team responsible for coordinating the plans and specifications for the construction of District projects
• Compile data
• Check layout of manholes, inlet structures and pipelines, and calculate hydraulic properties of pipelines and drainage channels
• Correlate information obtained from topographic and other maps and plans
• Extend estimates
• Process project information in preparation for construction bidding
• May investigate storm water, sanitary, and combined sewer complaints and recommend solutions to problems
• May make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions
• May meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help define District policies and responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities: Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

• Perform beginning level civil engineering as part of an environmental compliance team
• Assist in review Engineering submittals for plan review for pretreatment pollutant control technologies and designs to ensure customers' compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Review significant industrial users reports and prepare permits
• Assist with inspections of sanitary and storm pollution control equipment
• Review, evaluate and summarize federal, state and local environmental regulations which may impact the District or its customers
• Advise District operating units and customers on environmental requirements and coordinate with them to ensure District compliance with requirements
• Review or prepare required regulatory reports, applications and plans
• Enforce compliance with District Ordinances
• Keep detailed records and prepare administrative and technical reports
• Perform industrial and other facility wastewater billing investigations
• Secure, update and process information from industries relating to the volume and strength of wastewater discharges and determination of appropriate billing factors
• Document and maintain discharge data
• Assist in the daily operation of the District's hauled waste program
• Process and approve/deny special discharge applications

Additional Responsibilities: Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

PLANNING

• Perform beginning level civil engineering with a development review team
• Review plans for sewerage and drainage facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and engineering design requirements
• Provide technical assistance to consulting engineers, developers and customers on sanitary and storm water drainage facilities
• Compile data
• Calculate drainage areas
• Check layout of manholes, inlet structures and pipelines, and calculate hydraulic properties of pipelines and drainage canals
• Correlate information obtained from topographic and other maps and plans
• Perform hydraulic modeling
• Coordinate with various groups within the District including Operations, Design, Construction, and Development Review
• Monitor project schedules
• May investigate storm water, sanitary, and combined sewer complaints and recommend solutions to problems
• May make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions
• May meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help define District policies and responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities: Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

(No specific responsibilities listed.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or in the final year of coursework towards a Bachelor's degree majoring in engineering. [Note: MSD requires proof of graduation on or before the first day employment.]

Desirable Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering
• Comprehensive knowledge of District regulations and procedures applicable to sewer construction
• Problem solving and communication skills necessary to work effectively with contractors, engineers, and MSD staff to ensure the successful completion of these projects
• Considerable knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and design software
• Extensive skill in reading and interpreting complex engineering plans and specifications
• Exceptional skill in maintaining records and preparing technical reports
• Thorough skill in analyzing and integrating data
• Considerable skill in communicating effectively both in oral and written form
• Exceptional ability in forming and maintaining effective working relationships

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.

Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations on their last review.