Project Engineer

Job description

Position Summary At NTMWD, the Project Engineer functions as a design and construction manager in the delivery of our Capital Improvements Plan projects. Our core business is water and wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure, but project assignments could also include solid waste and other special projects, as needed. The project engineer position is a next level opportunity for the engineering professional with technical expertise and more than 5 years’ experience looking to advance their professional development into managing projects from concept through construction. The Project Engineer works under the direction of an Engineering Program Manager and fills a critical role in our organization as the position that leads the delivery of the majority projects for our organization. The Project Engineer position offers an opportunity for increased responsibility and career development and includes potential promotional opportunities based on professional achievements and tenure. The Project Engineer is distinguished from our Associate Engineer position by the size and complexity of the project assignment, level of autonomy in making engineering decisions, professional accreditation (Texas Professional Engineer license required), and experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs project management functions supporting the delivery of capital improvement projects from inception, throughout the lifespan of the project: design, procurement, construction to startup, commissioning and handover to Operations team.
• Performs role of project leader for design and construction of major water and wastewater projects ensuring conformance with NTMWD standards, operational needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews design reports, plans and specifications for completeness and technical accuracy.
• Maintains accurate project records in NTMWD’s project management system including correspondence, reports, design documents, schedule and project cost updates.
• Participates in and documents project meetings including design review meetings and construction progress meetings.
• Manages construction project delivery with focus on project quality, schedule and cost control including review of submittals, RFIs, change orders, payment applications, and field observation reports.
• Coordinates with Operations, Maintenance, and other NTMWD departments to address operational impacts and assist with tie-ins and facility shutdowns.
• Manages completion of project including start-up, testing, and commissioning and review of final record drawings.
• Performs and/or manages special projects and studies needed.
• Tasked with leading project chartering meetings, developing requests for interviews and possible participation in the selection of professional services contracts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other related engineering field received from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a Professional Engineering registration for a minimum of two years or a minimum of 6 years progressive experience in project management of water and wastewater infrastructure projects .
• Possession of a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license, or current licensure as a Professional Engineer in another state and the ability to obtain Texas PE licensure within six (6) months from the date of hire.
• Experience in water/wastewater process, treatment, pumping, collection (wastewater), transmission (water) pipeline design and construction; or electrical experience with medium voltage and low voltages systems for industrial infrastructure.
• Experience utilizing engineering design and project management software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite of products including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Prior experience or familiarity with project management, scheduling, estimating, modeling software, and design software platforms are preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills for interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Environmental and Physical Working Conditions Driving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state. Moderate physical labor and considerable mental attention required with some eyestrain. Generally desirable conditions with some outside visits to work-sites with varying environmental conditions. Considerable time can be spent working with and viewing a computer screen. Considerable time viewing plans, specifications and reading reports and correspondence. Time will be spent at construction sites, traversing rough terrain, climbing stairs and ladders to access structures. Equipment used includes calculators, computers and some field survey equipment.

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• Retirement: NTMWD contributes to a Defined Benefit Program, which is based on 3% of career earnings at retirement. Employees hired after 1/1/18 contribute 5% of their base salary to the plan. NTMWD is also a participant in Social Security. Prior service credits with State, County, Municipal, Other Utility Districts and active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces apply toward retirement eligibility.
• Deferred Compensation: NTMWD offers an optional deferred compensation 457B plan in which employees can contribute an additional portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account. Learn more about our retirement plan for employees of the District.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: NTMWD offers an optional Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA where employees can contribute per paycheck, before taxes, to help pay for medical and dependent care needs.

Health, Wellness and Other Benefits

• Health Insurance: NTMWD offers two comprehensive medical plan options that provide coverage for expenses, such as doctor’s office visits, virtual health, preventive care, prescription drugs, and hospitalization.
• Chronic Conditions: Through our health insurance, we are proud to provide Teledoc Health for diabetes management and Airrosti for pain management.
• Dental Insurance: Our two dental plan options provide coverage for dental expenses, such as cleanings, X-rays, fillings, and orthodontia.
• Vision Insurance: NTMWD’s Vision Plan promotes preventive care through regular eye exams and provides coverage for corrective materials, such as glasses, prescription safety glasses, contact lenses.
• Short-Term Disability Coverage: Our STD benefits replace 60% of your base pay up to $2,000 max per week. Benefits will begin on day 1 for accident or 8 for illness, and could be available for up to 13 weeks.
• Long-Term Disability Coverage: This employer paid benefit will replace 60% of base pay, up to a max of $10,000 per month after Short-Term Disability ends.
• Basic Life Insurance: Basic life insurance equals annual base salary plus an additional $10,000.
• Supplemental Life Insurance: NTMWD offers optional additional life insurance coverage to provide financial protection in the event employees or their dependents die while an active employee.
• Critical Illness Coverage: Critical Illness insurance pays a fixed one-time benefit amount if covered employee or their dependents are diagnosed with a covered disease or illness.
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Assistance: Employees have access to a discounted identity theft protection program and a legal advice program, including fully covered legal services for a wide range of legal matters.
• Employee Assistance Program: This confidential service offers free over-the-phone counseling any time, day or night, to help with a variety of personal issues. The program also provides up to 5 free face-to-face counseling sessions for both employees and their covered dependents.

Holidays and Time Off

• Holidays: Employees receive eleven District-paid holidays per year.
• Vacation: Vacation benefits are available following the 1st full month of employment. Vacation accrual rates in year 1 is 10 hours per month, equivalent to 15 days per year. Vacation accrual amounts increase with years of service, to a maximum of 5 weeks at 16 years of service.
• Sick Leave: Employees earn 6 hours of sick leave per month, equivalent to 9 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave that can be accrued. Employees can be compensated for up to 1,000 hours of unused sick leave payable at retirement.