Engineer III (P353)

Tarrant Regional Water District; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant Regional Water District in Fort Worth, TX seeks an Engineer III to develop and oversee engineering tasks within district standards. You will lead project phases, prepare analyses, and coordinate actions with utilities and stakeholders.

The role requires 2+ years as Engineer II, 3+ years under a Professional Engineer, and a BS in engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Texas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years as Engineer II or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of engineering experience under a Professional Engineer.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work in a major field.
• Prepare meeting agendas, review minutes, and track action items.
• Assist with budgeting and cost estimation for projects.
• Monitor flood levels and reservoir data; coordinate flood operations.
• Lead and mentor lower-level engineers and interns.
• Coordinate work with other departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Analysis

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

MS Office

CAD

GIS

Modeling software

Job description

Engineer III (P353)I willingly accept the Terms and Conditions for submitting an application with Tarrant Regional Water District.# Careers## Engineer III (P353)Apply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR100229**Job Description Summary:**Salary: $81,640.99 - $122,461.48 annually The Engineer III develops a broad knowledge of the District Engineering Department standards, practices, and infrastructure facility operations, as well as skills in a specific practice area. The level III Engineer uses collaboration to evaluate small projects or portions of larger project.**Job Description****Essential 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 includes all essential functions of an Engineer II with the addition of the following:* Plan, schedule, conduct and/or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work in a part of a major field and all phases of engineering work in a moderate field* Prepare meeting agendas, review meeting minutes and action items from previous meetings, conduct meetings, and assign or confirm action items at the conclusion of the meeting* Perform work that involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents* Produce one or more of the following: equipment design and development, testing of materials, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigations, report preparations, and other activities of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific narrow area of assignments* Apply a broad knowledge of precedents in the specific practice area and good knowledge of practices and procedures in related areas* Perform research, investigations, and analysis and shares information, results, or recommendations with supervisor or project manager* Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments* Estimate project costs for budgeting* Assist with writing business cases for future projects by researching, gathering, and presenting information in an orderly fashion for the expressed intent of informing executive management* Assist with customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings. Review action items from the previous meeting with meeting participants* Apply professional and ethical responsibilities* Assist with, lead and/or direct the work of lower-level engineers* Monitor flood levels, calibrate watershed basins and sub-basins, report current and expected reservoir and stream data, and recommend actions to Flood Team Lead responsible for gate changes during flood operations* Effectively instruct Engineer I, II, and interns on tasks related to project work* Assist in coordinating work of interns and/or administrative staff* Train Engineers I-II, technicians, and interns in software applications such as MS Office, GIS, CAD, modeling software, and technical procedures* Aide other departments with technical problems* Participate in professional societies and makes presentations as necessary* Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service* Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts* Perform other duties as required**Required Experience:*** Two (2) years of engineering experience as an Engineer II* Three (3) years of engineering experience working under a Professional Engineer**Desired Experience:*** Engineering Intern**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)* Licensed Professional Engineer**Success Factors/Job Competencies:*** Oral and written communication, and collaboration skills at a professional level* Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance* Problem solving, investigation, and analysis skills* Computer proficiency in engineering software products**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 fieldwork 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.### Welcome!At TRWD, we pride ourselves on the sustainability we bring to our clients, communities, and employees. Their accomplishments drive our dedication to raw water supply and public safety. Each team member is encouraged to explore their talents and grow their strengths