Civil Engineer

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District seeks a licensed engineer to join our civil design/construction team in St. Louis, MO.

You will contribute to plans and specifications for district projects, review layouts, and coordinate with contractors and government officials to ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates hold a PE license (Missouri or able to obtain within six months), have at least four years of engineering experience, and are proficient in analyzing data, preparing technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Progressively responsible engineering experience (4+ years) preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and district regulations.
• Strong problem solving, communication and data interpretation skills.
• Experience with spreadsheets, word processing and design software.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications.
• Excellent technical reporting and record-keeping abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise as part of a design/construction team producing plans and specs for district projects.
• Compile data and check layouts of manholes, inlets, and pipelines; compute hydraulic properties.
• Correlate information from maps and plans; extend project estimates; prep for bidding.
• Perform related civil engineering work and site inspections as needed.
• Investigate storm water, sanitary, and combined sewer concerns and advise solutions.
• Meet with officials, consultants, and the public to define district policies and responsibilities.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Word processing

Design software

Reading plans

Technical reporting

Data analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

• Provide technical expertise 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.
• 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.
• Process project information in preparation for construction bidding.
• Perform related civil engineering work.
• 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Functions

• Provide technical expertise 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.
• Perform related civil engineering work.
• 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

• May perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

CONSTRUCTION

Essential Functions

• Provide technical expertise 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 and prepare technical reports concerning construction and engineering problems and solutions.
• Perform construction observation.
• 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

• May perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

ENGINEERING (CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN/ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLAINCE/PLANNING)

Training And Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering; and four years of progressively responsible related engineering experience.

Desirable Knowledge And Skills

• Thorough 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, developers, municipalities 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

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri, or the ability to obtain this license within six months of hire.

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 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 proficient or higher overall rating on last review.

Physical DemandsWork Environment

ABOUT US

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!