Engineer in Training

Position Title: Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Department: Huntington Water Quality Board – Engineering Division

Reports To: Senior Engineer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Engineer in Training (EIT) supports the planning, design, modeling, rehabilitation, construction, and maintenance of wastewater collection system infrastructure. Under the supervision of licensed Professional Engineers, the EIT assists with engineering analyses, preparation of plans and specifications, capacity evaluations, capital improvement projects, regulatory compliance activities, and field investigations while developing toward professional licensure.

Essential Duties

·       Assist with planning, design, and evaluation of wastewater collection facilities including gravity sewers, force mains, lift stations, and related infrastructure.

·       Perform engineering calculations, hydraulic analyses, and capacity assessments.

·       Support sewer system modeling and performance evaluations.

·       Prepare reports, technical memoranda, cost estimates, and project documentation.

·       Assist with construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and permit applications.

·       Conduct field investigations, inspections, and condition assessments.

·       Review CCTV inspection data, flow monitoring information, and asset records.

·       Support I&I reduction and sewer rehabilitation projects.

·       Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

·       Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Required Certifications

• Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification; or
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination with the ability to obtain EIT/EI certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Valid West Virginia driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days. 

Preferred Certifications

·       Current EIT certification. 

• National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) certification.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training or certification.
• Additional wastewater, utility infrastructure, or asset management certifications related to collection system operations and engineering.

Preferred Experience

• Internship, cooperative education, or professional experience in wastewater, water, stormwater, municipal infrastructure, or utility engineering.
• Experience with wastewater collection system planning, design, hydraulic modeling, asset management, or rehabilitation projects.
• Experience using GIS, CAD, hydraulic modeling, or infrastructure management software.
• Experience conducting field investigations, construction observations, or utility inspections.
• Familiarity with wastewater collection system regulations, permitting requirements, and industry standards.

Knowledge and Skills

·       Knowledge of wastewater collection systems and hydraulic principles.

·       Understanding engineering design standards and construction practices.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software tools.

·       Ability to learn GIS and hydraulic modeling applications.

·       Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

·       Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

Software Proficiency 

Demonstrates proficiency or the ability to acquire proficiency in software applications commonly used for wastewater collection system engineering, planning, design, analysis, and asset management, including: 

·       Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams). 

·       Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D. 

·       Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software such as ESRI ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro. 

·       Hydraulic and hydraulic modeling software for wastewater collection systems, such as InfoWorks ICM, InfoSewer, SewerGEMS, or similar applications. 

·       Asset management and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). 

·       Electronic document management and project collaboration platforms. 

·       Utility data management, mapping, and infrastructure inventory systems. 

·       Ability to learn and effectively utilize emerging engineering, data analytics, and infrastructure management software applications. 

Professional Development

·       Work under the mentorship of licensed Professional Engineers.

·       Gain experience in planning, design, rehabilitation, and construction management.

·       Participate in training, conferences, and professional organizations.

·       Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

·       Pursue continuing education and stay current with industry best practices.

Work Environment

Work is performed in the office, treatment plant, collection system facilities, and various locations. Exposure to all types of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Employee may be exposed to raw sewage, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This is not a remote position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing, and hear normal conversation. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and move about office, facility, and active construction-site environments.

Field inspections may require walking on uneven terrain, entering utility facilities, working near open excavations, and accessing confined or restricted areas in accordance with applicable safety procedures.

The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus for reviewing plans, documents, computer screens, and field conditions.

Position Type/Schedule

This is a full-time position. Primary days of work are Monday through Friday. 

Travel

Frequent local travel is expected for this position. Occasional professional development travel is expected.

EEO Statement: 

Huntington Water Quality Board provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.