JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for a variety of civil engineering duties for Washington County Service Authority’s water and sewer management systems. Develops engineering guidelines and standards and identifies, analyzes, and resolves system issues and needs. Assists and facilitates new development planning and design to meet system demands through modeling and by reviewing plans and specifications. Completes complex technical reports and studies and reviews studies conducted by private engineers. Works directly with other engineers and provides guidance and technical information to the Department, consultants and general public in the field of water and sewer system management.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Engineering Manager. Works under general supervision and the guidance of
applicable local, State, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines
appropriate to utility engineering standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
1. Assists Development Section in computer modeling for proper water and sewer main
sizing for any new development and/or future development. Facilitates the design of
water and sewer systems through modeling.
2. Creates, modifies and uses both the water and sewer hydraulic computer models.
Updates both models with the addition of new pipes that are added to the systems each
year and corrects modeling parameters as necessary.
3. Meets with consultants, engineers and citizens to answer questions or concerns
regarding WCSA water and sewer system. Assists in new development planning to
determine the required pipe sizing that will meet system demands.
4. Assists in the review of technical memos completed by consultants and engineers for
WCSA projects related to the WCSA wastewater system and water systems.
5. Provides computer model fire flow information to consultants, engineers and sprinkler
design companies to assist in the design of their projects. Reviews studies completed by
private engineers and assures accuracy using hydraulic models.
6. Reviews construction plans submitted to WCSA and verifies that the water and sewer
plans meet AWWA standards and requirements and that water and sewer pipe sizing will
meet system demand for future development on the system.
7. Coordinates and maintains data for annual fire flow testing program. Develops and
implements annual unidirectional flushing program.
8. Maintains the WCSA sewer flow meters with the collection of data along
with coordinating the quarterly conformations to maintain the operation of those meters.
9. Makes presentations at public hearings and meets with the public, as needed. Works
with citizens who have questions or concerns regarding water and/or sewer issues.
10. Assists in calculating flows from water and sewer main breaks to determine the amount
of water lost or the amount of sewage that spilled so that it can be reported to the
appropriate agencies.
ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:
1. Performs other related work of a similar nature and level.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Knowledge of:
− Thorough knowledge of, and technical skills in, water and sewer engineering principles,
practices, standards and methods.
− Working knowledge of applicable local, State, and federal laws and standards related to
water and sewer systems management.
− Working knowledge of a variety of engineering-related computer equipment, hardware,
and software applications, including spreadsheet, database and word processing
applications.
Skill in:
− Strong oral and written communication skills to make public presentations, to
communicate with confidence, tact, courtesy and good judgment and to prepare
technical materials and reports.
Ability to:
− Read, interpret and apply a variety of written regulations, standards and instructions.
− Conduct studies and analyze various types of information related to water and sewer
systems management.
− Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors
and developers, community groups and the general public.
− Ability and willingness to demonstrate the Public Service Competencies of Service
Orientation, Results Orientation, and Teamwork and Cooperation.
− Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
− Physical ability to perform essential functions of the job, including:
− Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects up to fifty (50) lbs.;
− Move between worksites;
− Correctable visual acuity to read a computer screen and a typset page;
− Fine finger dexterity to manipulate computer keyboard and mouse.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office setting with extensive work at a computer work station, and
occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions. Outdoor working environments include working on City streets and right-of-ways in close proximity to roadway traffic, near noxious fumes, around heavy equipment and occasionally in confined spaces. Work may also require occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects up to 50 lbs. Some travel to attend professional meetings is expected.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
− Bachelor's degree in civil or related engineering required. Additional coursework in
hydraulics/hydrology or related areas preferred.
− Three years of experience in utility operations, creating and maintaining hydrology or
other mathematical models, or other directly related experience.
− Engineer in training (E.I.T.) Certificate preferred.
− An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the
applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential
functions of the job will be considered.
- Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and ARCGIS
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
− Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Candidates
must provide a three-year MVR report prior to hire.
− Must be willing and able to work long and/or unusual hours in emergency situations.
− Employment contingent upon passing criminal convictions check and drug/alcohol test.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,643.00 - $103,199.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Experience level:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Abingdon, VA 24211 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Abingdon, VA 24211: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person