Engineer II & III

Description
The Engineer II & Engineer III positions demonstrate intermediate knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures for Municipal Utility Districts that include water distribution lines, wastewater collection lines, storm sewer collection systems, paving, grading, drainage, and other related items. Candidates will work under general supervision with limited responsibility over interns and Engineer I's in a particular field of specialization; perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas/applications by continuously building on current job knowledge; maintain effective relationships with clients, peers, vendors, and others in a diverse environment; support team decisions and follow through with team responsibilities; interpret information, ideas and instructions and communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution; determine causes of unusual occurrences and apply standard principles and practices to determine and implement solutions; ensure safe practices and environmental awareness are exhibited in decisions; typically work under general supervision, while performing assignments that are varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involve limited responsibility.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare Engineering Reports and attend Municipal Utility District meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of Bond Application Reports.
• Preparation of water and sewer rehabilitation plans as well as Capital Improvement Schedules (CIP).
• Investigate and evaluate practical applicability of theories and engineering principles basic to the development and improvement of various engineering systems; solve complex and detailed problems.
• Conduct investigations and assist in development of new concepts to solve unique problems.
• Write technical reports, documents, designs and produce oral/written presentations based on the results of investigations and surveys.
• Perform tasks of a larger scope and lead specific tasks within the project scope.
• Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members, staff, and clients to accomplish organizational goals; may provide ideas to improve efficiency at group level; network within and beyond own technical peer group.
• Supervise the work of Engineer I's, designers and interns.
• Perform engineering design functions under the direction of a Registered Professional Engineer.
• Participate on a design team in the preparation of design documents and cost estimates in varying stages for minor to standard engineering designs.
• Lead development of in-house designs for projects of moderate scope.
• Assist in the oversight of the construction of such projects.
• Assist in preparation of project scope of work; assist in preparation of and maintaining design of construction schedules and budgets
• Provide support throughout the project and provide status updates throughout project life
• Serve on committees as needed and monitor the professional development of designers.
• Provide professional consultation to company personnel requiring engineering advice or direction.
• Assist with analysis and evaluation of products for company use.
• Provide input into the development and documentation of specific company design standards for use by all professionals working on company design projects.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, software and equipment to the design and production of company services.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful and thorough about detail in completing work tasks.
• Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address and formulate alternative solutions to work-related issues and problems.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the construction areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection, etc.

Education, certification and experience:

• 2+ years related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure: EIT Certification; PE license preferred.
• Valid TX Driver's License and ability to operate a motor vehicle may be requested.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both orally and in writing.
• The employee is occasionally required to move about the office to utilize office productivity machinery as well as maneuver through construction sites safely.
• May require the ability to position his or herself to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.