Engineer I - Water Systems & Municipal Projects

Great Lakes Water Authority; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Engineer-1 position at Great Lakes Water Authority in Detroit involves overseeing engineering work for municipal projects, administering the design, implementation, and delivery of consultant and contract services for GLWA’s systems improvements and expansion. Required is a Bachelor's degree in civil/sanitary, mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering, with E.I.T.

certification preferred. A valid Michigan driver’s license is also required, with ability to work irregular hours and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/sanitary, mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering.
• E.I.T. certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction administration tasks for municipal engineering projects.
• Prepare plans, drawings, specifications and detailed computations for municipal engineering projects.
• Prepare and process emergency plans with the use of water models.
• Prepare requests for proposals and evaluate proposals for consultant contracts.
• Evaluate bids for construction contracts.
• Attend construction meetings.
• Assist with field and design issues on construction of projects.
• Review and enforce consultant work and responses.
• Participate and review all site surveys.
• Oversee and devise testing related to proper maintenance and operation of equipment.
• Assist management with engineering reports and other correspondence.
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/sanitary, mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering

E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) certificate

Job description

The Engineer-1 position at Great Lakes Water Authority in Detroit involves overseeing engineering work for municipal projects, administering the design, implementation, and delivery of consultant and contract services for GLWA’s systems improvements and expansion. Required is a Bachelor's degree in civil/sanitary, mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering, with E.I.T.

certification preferred. A valid Michigan driver’s license is also required, with ability to work irregular hours and travel