Wastewater Project Engineer

WSACC; Concord (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) is seeking a civil engineer to oversee planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. The role includes project management for major capital projects and coordination with staff and local government officials.

The incumbent will work with regulatory agencies, prepare cost estimates and specifications, and supervise staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in civil engineering, or related field.
• Moderate experience in water/wastewater engineering project design, engineering plan review, construction administration, project coordination, bid coordination, and contract administration, or equivalent.
• Position requires a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Possession of a NC Engineering Intern (EI) license within 6 months of employment; a Professional Engineer license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and construct WSACC water distribution/treatment and wastewater transmission/treatment facilities.
• Provide project management activities for major expense and capital improvement projects.
• Interact with staff and local government officials from jurisdictions/services WSACC facilities.
• Coordinate with local, State, and Federal regulatory agencies on WSACC projects/activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, regulators, and the public.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Flow Acceptance System

Job description

Career Opportunities with Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County

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Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

A person in this position performs intermediate professional work relating to the planning, design, and construction of WSACC water distribution/treatment and wastewater transmission/treatment facilities, providing project management activities for major expense and capital improvement projects, interacting with staff and local government officials from jurisdictions/entities serviced by WSACC facilities, and coordinating with local, State, and Federal regulatory agencies on WSACC projects/activities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Engineering Director.

This job requires comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and theory of civil engineering and contract management; thorough knowledge of process required to implement new data into Flow Acceptance System; thorough knowledge of the equipment and materials used in the construction of water and wastewater collection and treatment systems; considerable knowledge of related engineering principles and practices; general knowledge of related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to utility systems operators; ability to present ideas effectively in oral and written forms; ability to manage and plan projects independently and to prepare cost estimates and specifications; ability to plan and supervise the work of other employees; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, engineers, regulatory agency representative, associates, and the general public.

Also required are the following: A Bachelor's degree with coursework in civil engineering, or related field and moderate experience in water/wastewater engineering project design, engineering plan review, construction administration, project coordination, bid coordination, and contract administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Position requires a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Special Requirements: Possession of a NC Engineering Intern (EI) license, or obtain within 6 months of employment. Possession of or ability to acquire Professional Engineer license desirable.