Senior Engineer

We have an opening in our Engineering department for a Senior Engineer. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K).

This is a hybrid work opportunity, meaning that employees are eligible to work remotely for part of the work week, dependent on job function and business needs.

Job Description

The Senior Engineer is responsible for providing excellent service to our customers, shareholders and employees by preparing specifications, estimates and overseeing the development of plans, layouts, details and having responsibility for later waterworks projects.

Applicants who may not meet the qualifications of a Senior Engineer could be considered for a Project Engineer role and are encouraged to apply. Project Engineer minimum qualifications follow at the end of this advertisement.

Duties

The Senior Engineer is an experienced water expert that performs a variety of duties. Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization. Completes difficult assignments without assistance.
• Design or supervise design of full range of water or wastewater system infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pumping facilities, and distribution facilities.
• Oversee the efforts of third-party design consultants.
• Provide technical advice to managerial personnel regarding design, construction, or program modifications or structural repairs.
• Perform field inspections to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies for the construction of facilities, such as water supply systems and water treatment plants. Identify design alternatives for the development of new water resources.
• Perform hydraulic analyses of water supply systems or water distribution networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
• Gather and analyze water use data.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for the construction of water supply systems, water pumping systems and water treatment plants.
• Review and critique proposals, plans, or designs related to water systems.
• Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
• Assist and respond to questions of other engineering and operational personnel.
• Mentors Project Engineers and Assistant Engineers and displays leadership as needed.
• The Company is committed to providing a safe workplace. This position is responsible for learning, following and ensuring compliance with all safety rules. This includes rules and regulations in the Company Safety Manual, OSHA regulations and other state, federal, or governing body’s rules and regulations. Active participant in the development of Company safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualification

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree in engineering or other related field required
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
• Demonstrated experience with the design and construction of water-related facilities; Project Management experience skills preferred
• Typically requires at least 10 years of water-related experience
• Must have Hydraulic and Water Infrastructure Design skills
• Project Management skills preferred
• AutoCAD skillset preferred, but not essential
• Must have General Office Software skillset
  
  

This role may be filled with a Project Engineer if a suitable Senior Engineer candidate is not available. Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but who do have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering, and are an EIT with at least five (5) years water infrastructure experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for a Project Engineer role.

Compensation Type

Annual Salary

Compensation Range

Grade 8 - Salary

$ 80,700.00 - 145,300.00

Primary Work Location

55 Sebethe

Cromwell, Connecticut, 06416

United States

Work Environment and Physical Demands Code

B - Blend

EEO Statement Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.