SouthWest Water is a privately-held, American-owned service company with decades of high-level customer service. Today, we serve over 600,000 residential and business customers in seven states: Alabama, California, Florida, Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas. Our teams work together to deliver clean, safe, and reliable water and wastewater services so that our customers and communities can thrive.

Purpose of the Job

Assists in planning and completing complex water and wastewater system improvements; Analyzes, plans, designs, and is responsible for the operation of the Company's assigned facilities; Prepares operational and procedural manuals; Responsible for assuring that projects are completed

What We Offer

* 401k Company Match: 100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan

* Vacation Accrual: Starting at 3 weeks per year

* Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays per year

* Floating Time: 16 hours of paid floating time per year

* Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more

* Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned:

* Prepare estimates, design layouts, specifications, and operating procedures for the installation of

transmission mains, distribution mains, wastewater collection systems, services, hydrants,

generators, electric motors, pumps, boosters, chlorinating equipment, storage facilities, lift

stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other mechanical and electrical

equipment.

* Prepare various reports and information requests as necessary. Assists with the update and

improvement of the Company's Standard Specifications and Drawings.

* Responsible for assuring that projects are completed on a timely basis in the most cost-effective

and safe manner and making sure that operation instructions are prepared.

* Visits construction projects on a regular basis to review progress of construction and coordinates

with inspectors and contractors. Physical inspection of construction in progress will be required to

verify work completed prior to approving progress payments.

* Responsible for assisting in planning a preventative maintenance program and a yearly

maintenance schedule during low production periods in order to maintain top efficiency during

peak periods.

* Responsible for preparing planning level hydraulic analysis and water or wastewater flow

calculations for new and future developments as required.

* Responsible for assisting in the preparation of an effective master plan and/or timely plant

improvement and replacement program.

* Responsible for identifying needs for outside consultants, writing requests for proposals, and

overseeing their work.

* Responsible for ensuring all project planning materials and construction is in compliance with

applicable regulations as promulgated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

* Responsible for promoting safe working conditions and assuring safety standards are followed.

* May have other job-related duties assigned by management.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certifications

PE (Professional Engineer)

Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Office-Based Role

Work Experience

5-10 years in the water/wastewater industry or related field experience is required.

Competencies

Decision Quality

Develops Talent

Ensures Accountability

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Business Insight

SouthWest Water Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It's our policy to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other opportunities based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.