Senior Engineer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                                                                                        

Responsible for leading and managing engineering investigations, design, permitting, financial project management and construction management for: surface and ground water supply, water treatment, pumping and distribution facilities; as well as wastewater collection, pumping, transmission, wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. Study alternatives, conduct feasibility studies, and provide recommendations and engineering estimates for capital projects to improve facilities and system operations. Financially review and manage assigned capital projects on a weekly basis. Provide technical assistance on capital projects involving multiple departments and serve as a technical resource for other members of the Engineering Group and company departments as needed.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:

• Lead engineering projects from concept to completion, serving as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders. Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and oversee project execution to ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, leveraging expertise in relevant engineering disciplines to solve complex problems and optimize project outcomes. Conduct technical reviews, analyses, and evaluations to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Develop designs for Artesian’s water and wastewater infrastructure including water supply, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, and spray irrigation systems.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks associated with engineering projects, proactively implementing strategies to minimize potential impacts on project success. Monitor project performance and take corrective actions as needed to address emerging issues and deviations from established plans or budgets.
• Review and prepare project budgets and schedules. Provide pre-planning and resource forecasting for the engineering and operations departments relating to the projects.
• Supervise the preparation of Engineering drawings, specifications and other documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Accounting, and Safety to align engineering activities with broader organizational objectives. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and ensure alignment of project priorities.
• Collecting data, reducing data, analyzing alternative solutions and then preparing and writing reports and design documents to support conclusions.
• Coordinate and manage aspects of construction projects submittals, deliverables, reviews and approvals against contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the GIS and Survey departments to attain data (including but not limited to existing topographic and location information, boundary and record plans, etc.) for planning, design and permitting of projects.
• Request and evaluate proposals from various consultants and contractors.
• Provide support to other project teams and engineers.
• As new development plans are received from outside consultants and engineers, provide the necessary technical reviews and checking of engineering design calculations to ensure compliance with Artesian Standards and Specifications.
• Assist with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures to improve the organization and efficiency of the Engineering Department.
• Provide liaison services with regulatory agencies, including preparation of permit applications and required reports.
• Maintain a sound working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise to facilitate their professional growth and development. Foster a culture of learning and knowledge sharing within the engineering team to cultivate a high-performance environment.
• Perform on-call assistance during emergencies and when projects have a critical schedule to accomplish.
• Perform any and all other appropriate functions as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a 4-year ABET accredited curriculum or a BS in either Chemistry or Physics. Professional Engineer Registration (PE) in the States of Delaware and Maryland is preferred and/or equivalent professional/engineering design experience in a comparable field. A minimum of 5-years of applicable experience in the Engineering field. Proven track record of successful project leadership and execution in a technical engineering environment. Must be proficient in use of a personal computer. Must possess the ability to work independently and solve complex engineering problems using sound judgment and education. Demonstrates the ability to understand and analyze data and reach sound technical conclusions in a timely manner.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Walking and climbing are required to perform fieldwork. The ability to manipulate a keyboard is required for computer operation and preparing correspondence.  Speaking, hearing, reading and writing are necessary to effectively communicate with staff and other departments along with the preparation of reports. Visual acuity is required for analyzing data and figures and using a personal computer. Responsibilities require advanced thought processes and learning abilities to permit the development of plans and courses of action from complex alternatives. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Requires the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

Position requires activities to be performed in a climate-controlled office environment in addition to outside environmental conditions.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on specific organizational needs and may evolve over time.

ARTESIAN IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.