Engineer I - Pipeline and Pump Station Hydraulics (P345)

TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tarrant Regional Water District seeks an Engineer I to support the District's Engineering Department. This entry-level role focuses on data collection, routine analysis, and preparing drawings using CAD or GIS.

You will work under supervision to learn standards and infrastructure operations. Responsibilities include researching project information, coordinating with technicians and staff, and documenting meeting minutes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) desirable.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and analysis for projects under supervision.
• Prepare CAD/GIS drawings and visual aids for project analysis.
• Coordinate with technicians and administrative staff to gather information.
• Observe district operations at facilities and during construction activities.
• Monitor flood levels and report reservoir/stream data; assist Flood Team Lead.

Skills

Basic communication

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering (ABET/EAC accredited)

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

Job Description Summary:Salary: $26.82 - $40.22 per hourThe 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 DescriptionEssential Functions and Responsibilities:The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.The work performed will be under the direct supervision of or reviewed by a Licensed Professional EngineerUnder direct supervision, performs routine work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with standard features for which there are precedentsUtilize District software and interpersonal skills to research project informationApply conventional computational techniques and standard analysis principlesUse prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced EngineerApply 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 processesAcquire knowledge of standard software applications and technical procedures to prepare drawings (CAD or GIS) and visual aids to assist with project analysis and communicationsPrepare and distribute meeting minutesCoordinate with technicians and administrative staffObserve District Operations at infrastructure facilities and construction activitiesDevelop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibilitiesMonitor flood levels, calibrate watershed basins and sub-basins, report current and expected reservoir and stream data, and recommend actions to Flood Team LeadParticipate in professional societiesMaintain familiarity with strategic District levels of serviceContinuous improvement monitoring and innovation effortsPerform other duties as requiredRequired Experience:NoneDesired Experience:Engineering InternOne (1) year of related experienceRequired Education/Certification/License:Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in an applicable engineering discipline from an ABET/EAC accredited programValid Texas driver’s licenseDesired Education/Certification/License: Engineer in Training (EIT)Course work in a related fieldSuccess Factors/Job Competencies:Basic oral and written communication skills at a professional levelBasic problem solving and reasoningComputer proficiencyPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe 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.