Engineer/Project Engineer

Louisville Water Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Water Company seeks an engineer to design, specify, and prepare plans for distribution projects and to oversee construction and inspections. You will prepare KY Pipe models to confirm Division of Water requirements with engineering designs.

The role involves reviewing submittals, developing watermain layouts, and preparing contracts for extensions, while ensuring compliance with ordinances and procurement procedures.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Environmental) with ABET accreditation or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of water line design, inspection, or related civil engineering experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and oversee distribution extension projects.
• Review submittals and prepare watermain layouts per Decreed Order.
• Prepare contracts for developer main extensions and oversee project execution.
• Provide technical reviews of relocation plans and civil engineering design.
• Assist in developing project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate internally with operations/maintenance and planning and externally with utilities and agencies.
• Prepare plans, specs, and cost estimates for projects; manage changes and budget.
• Ensure contract documents meet technical standards and procurement rules.
• Resolve technical, contractual, and customer service issues efficiently.

Skills

Reading engineering plans

KY Pipe Models

Microsoft Excel

Visual Basic

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Project

Access

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Environmental)

Tools

KY Pipe Models

Microsoft Excel

Visual Basic

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Project

Access

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Design, specify, and prepare project plans for assigned projects and manage construction and inspection of projects. Prepare KY Pipe models for confirmation of Division of Water requirements with engineering designs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for project designs, project management, and oversite of distribution extension projects.

Review developer submittals, prepare watermain layouts per Decreed Order with the Division of Water, prepare contracts for developer main extensions, oversee main extension project to ensure execution of designs with project plans, fire hydrant layout with ordinance requirements, and other design requirements.

Provide technical reviews of relocation plans as submitted by developers, government agencies, and other const. Responsible for civil engineering review and design of main relocations.

Assist in the development and refinement of preliminary project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure enough resources are available to accomplish capital and O&M projects.

Recommend potential changes to the scope and schedule to maintain project within the limits of the available resources.

Coordinate planning and completion of projects internally with operations/maintenance and planning, and externally with utilities, governmental agencies, neighborhoods, and customers to minimize negative impacts and maximize use of limited resources.

Prepare preliminary, in-progress, and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects, or supervise in-house staff or consultants in the preparation of these documents.

Provide clear concise contract documents in a timely fashion that incorporates appropriate technical standards, in-house procedures, and policies, while meeting the company procurement requirements and capital project authorization procedures.

Manage projects during construction within project budget and submit Change Actions as appropriate in a timely fashion to adjust the project budget for anticipated changes in scope or conditions.

Resolve technical, contractual, and customer service issues in an efficient, cost-effective manner, within appropriate budgetary and empowerment levels.

Maintain professional competency by self-education and attendance at seminars, training sessions, and meetings of professional organizations.

Maintain in-house competency through attending sponsored training opportunities.

Demonstrate the ability to express engineering problems and concepts clearly and concisely in verbal conversation and in written reports.

Must obtain En g i n e e r-i n -Trai n i n g cer t if i cate, or the ability to obtain w i t h i n t wo y e a r s af te r award o f j o b. Fa il u re to o b t a i n w i th i n t w o y e a r s w i l l r e s u l t i n r e m o v a l f r o m p o s i t i o n

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must be able to read and understand engineering plans, Louisville Water Co Standard Specifications, engineering studies, technical journals, and professional publications.

Possess and demonstrate experience and skills in the development and execution of KY Pipe Models

Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

Advanced level skills in Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic.

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks and deadlines without direct supervision.

Ability to direct project work, teams, and personnel without direct supervision.

Basic organizational skills, ability to manage tasks and priorities, meticulous, well developed.

analytical and critical thinking skills.

Goal oriented, acceptance of personal responsibility and good people skill

WORKING CONDITIONS

In an office environment but is expected to regularly visit outdoor facilities during design and construction of projects. May require periodic visits to other facilities, governmental offices, customers, developers, and consultants. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for attendance at off-site training, plant, or site visits, and/or conferences. The standard work week is 40 hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in one of the following engineering disciplines; Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental (ABET accredited or equivalent); and

One (1) year experience with water line design, inspection, installation, or other civil engineering related experience (design, construction) or

has successfully completed three co-op rotations with water line design, inspection, installation, or other civil engineering related experience (design, construction, etc.)

Valid driver's license.