Senior Engineer - Water/Wastewater - Carolina Water Service of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC 28201
About the Job
Water is the common thread that connects us all. We deliver vital, safe and reliable services which enable our communities to thrive.
Through infrastructure investment and Operational Excellence, we safeguard our natural resources for today and future generations. We've got this!
The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Senior Engineer - Water/Wastewater in Charlotte, NC. Responsible for planning, design, and construction supervision of capital and in-house projects for water and wastewater utilities and providing engineering expertise and support for Operations as needed. In addition to providing independent, professional engineering expertise and knowledge for utilities; will provide personnel and project management, business analysis and regulatory support for the operation of the facilities necessary for the treatment and distribution of water as well as the collection, treatment, and discharge of wastewater.
What you'll do
- Perform project scope alternative analysis to determine the best solution in developing a business case.
- Create engineer standards, designs, and plans for water distribution, wastewater collections, water and wastewater treatment processes and systems.
- Evaluate project proposals and utility work designs and provide stamp or seal of approval for engineering designs as the Professional Engineer.
- Independently exercise sound professional judgement in the development of design criteria, selecting suitable processes, materials, and other aspects related to utility operations and capital project execution.
- Engaging with regulatory agencies, other utility operators and technical personnel as needed to facilitate continuing utility operations and capital project execution.
- Develop business cases for engineering projects by performing alternative analyses including scope, cost, and schedule according to best practices.
- Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Oversee several mid-sized or larger utility projects on an ongoing basis.
- Select and specify materials and equipment for projects.
- Determine when an external consultant engineer or contractor is required. Hire and oversee external contractors or consultants based on capital project needs.
- Perform inspections to ensure that the construction of the utility projects follow the design documents, and the design intentions are being met; occasionally performs testing.
- Work with Field Operations to coordinate construction of the engineering plans, communicating project schedule and tasks.
- Routinely designated as the project manager to lead and manage projects.
- Routinely acts as construction superintendent to ensure industrial controls are in place and procedures are executed safely and properly according to requirements.
- Approve change order and cost proposals to modify parts of an ongoing capital works projects in response to an identified issue.
- Plan for and review updates to engineering and construction standards.
- Hydraulic system analysis including use of and update of water distribution computer model.
- Conduct field inspections and troubleshoot project issues on site.
- Service requests for technical assistance from operations.
- Act as a technical resource and engineering subject matter expert for Operations and the business
What you'll bring
Experience
- 3 years' Project Management experience
- At least five years of work experience as a Professional Engineer in a water and wastewater utility
- Experience utilizing standard procedures used in design and completion of projects, including construction techniques and equipment
- Experience in administering consultant engineering contracts and construction contracts
Education, Licenses and Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure.
Nice to Have
- Preferred Program Experience: SCADA, GIS, and asset management programs
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A strong commitment to safety
- Comprehensive understanding of engineering best practices in municipal water/sewer utility operations and construction.
- Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage the scope, budget, and schedule of projects
- Result-focused, detail-oriented, customer-centric and self-motivated individual
- Ability to exercise independent, professional judgement and expertise in areas of responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to develop clear and coherent written proposals or project reports
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Capable of communicating with the public in tactful, courteous manner. Business acumen with ability to engineer balanced solutions
- Skilled in preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, estimates and contracts.
- Knowledge of principles, theories and best practices of engineering in all phases of project preparation and completion.
- Able to use engineering survey, drafting equipment and electronic engineering calculators and/or computers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and ability to learn internal software programs
- Maintain valid drivers' license throughout duration of employment
What we offer
- Health Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, health savings and flexible spending accounts and more.
- 401(k) Program: Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
- Technology in the Workplace: Access to most recent computer applications like Microsoft Suite, Video Conferencing tools and utilizing tablet, laptop and/or mobile device
- Grow with us: If you are interested in further developing your skillset within the role, we offer tuition reimbursements for any certification/licensing/self-development that you would like to explore.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, discounted pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, and more
Additional Comments
This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as desired.
Nexus Water Group is an E-Verify participating employer.
People Focused and Inclusive Culture
We attract and develop connected, high performing people of diverse background, ethnicities and experiences, who achieve their goals in alignment with our purpose, vision, and values. Creating an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone is included and able to do their best work and feel as though they belong.
We are is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. Accommodations are available upon request. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
EEO Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical condition), or any other characteristic protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.