Water Systems Planning Engineer & Modeling

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority; Chelsea (MA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in Chelsea, MA is seeking an Engineer I to assist in the development and execution of diverse engineering projects within the Planning Department. Under guidance from senior staff, you will deliver modeling work and compile regulatory and other technical reports.

The role involves gathering and analyzing data, GIS data entry, and supporting the Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program, with opportunities for up to 50% telework after an initial waiting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• At least one year of design or engineering experience preferred or equivalent.
• May be eligible for up to 50% telework after an initial waiting period.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Authority databases to gather and summarize facility and system operational data and assists senior engineering staff with evaluation and presentation of operational data.
• Assists with GIS data entry and preparing maps using GIS Data.
• Assists in updating and maintaining databases that support watershed runoff modeling, reservoir modeling, and reservoir level predictions during droughts and Lead and Copper Rule compliance.
• Assists in the preparation of the energy component of the Orange and Yellow Notebooks and in the annual evaluation of MWRA's greenhouse gas emissions.
• Assists in the coordination and management of the MWRA's Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program, including review of planning and design projects, as well as, site visits and inspections at local construction projects.
• Assists in the preparation of water and wastewater meter data analysis, calculation of wastewater flow components (infiltration, inflow and sanitary flow), water meter diurnal curves, and report preparation.
• Assists in the oversight of the work of professional engineering consultants and/or contractors for quality of outputs, budget and schedule compliance and conformance to contract terms.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

GIS software

Databases

Excel

Job description

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in Chelsea, MA is seeking an Engineer I to assist in the development and execution of diverse engineering projects within the Planning Department. Under guidance from senior staff, you will deliver modeling work and compile regulatory and other technical reports.

The role involves gathering and analyzing data, GIS data entry, and supporting the Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program, with opportunities for up to 50% telework after an initial waiting