Engineer I - Hydraulic Engineering

American Water Works Association; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Works Association in Wisconsin is seeking an entry-level Engineer I to gain familiarity with district standards and infrastructure facilities. You will collect data, perform routine technical tasks, and support analysis under supervision.

The role focuses on applying standard methods, preparing drawings, and coordinating with staff. It offers growth toward licensure and professional development within a supportive engineering team.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
• Entry-level Engineer I with potential for EIT/Internship progression.
• Strong written and verbal communication at professional level.
• Willingness to learn district standards and software tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical work under supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Collect data and prepare drawings or visual aids (CAD or GIS) for project analysis.
• Coordinate with technicians and administrative staff on assignments.
• Attend meetings, document minutes, and monitor project progress.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET/EAC accredited)

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Salary: $26.82 - $40.22 per hour

The Engineer I is an entry level position that acquires limited knowledge of the District Engineering Department standards, practices, and infrastructure facility operations. The Engineer I will collect data, gather information or documents, perform routine technical work, and standard computation or analysis. Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• The work performed will be under the direct supervision of or reviewed by a Licensed Professional Engineer
• Under direct supervision, performs routine work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with standard features for which there are precedents
• Utilize District software and interpersonal skills to research project information
• Apply conventional computational techniques and standard analysis principles
• Use prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced Engineer
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes
• Acquire knowledge of standard software applications and technical procedures to prepare drawings (CAD or GIS) and visual aids to assist with project analysis and communications
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes
• Coordinate with technicians and administrative staff
• Observe District Operations at infrastructure facilities and construction activities
• Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities
• Monitor flood levels, calibrate watershed basins and sub-basins, report current and expected reservoir and stream data, and recommend actions to Flood Team Lead
• Participate in professional societies
• Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service
• Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
• Perform other duties as required

Required Experience:

None

Desired Experience:

• Engineering Intern
• One (1) year of related experience

Required Education/Certification/License:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in an applicable engineering discipline from an ABET/EAC accredited program
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Desired Education/Certification/License:

• Engineer in Training (EIT)
• Course work in a related field

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Basic oral and written communication skills at a professional level
• Basic problem solving and reasoning
• Computer proficiency

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk or hear. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically resides within an office or cubicle and will have field work that may expose the employee to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The employee must be able to work long hours under stress in flood situations.