Summary:

The Staff Engineer provides technical support and project management in Water Utility Division.

Salary: $38.6276 (min) to $42.9519 (max) per hour; 40hrs/week.

Responsibilities:

• Administer tasks in any of the following division programs: Distribution Systems, Safety Program, Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP), Commercial Discharges, Long Term Control Program, Capital Improvements Program, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Website Development, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Management. Task include permitting, inspection, correspondence, metering, billing, regulatory compliance, planning and design, project management, environmental monitoring, program implementation and maintenance, contractor oversight, and database management.
• Participate in design review process and make recommendations for design revisions; support other members of department, including operations and maintenance personnel; interact with contractors and consultants during design, bidding, and construction of projects, as required.
• Craft reports and other documents that describe work activities; create spreadsheets, tables, charts that summarize data and convey information; maintain electronic and paper files, including design reports, meeting minutes, technical memoranda, computer programs, correspondence, databases, and other records.
• Participate in planning and implementation of program objectives; support other Engineering staff by providing technical assistance and support; participate in team projects and support efforts of other group members as needed.
• Participate in Water department programs and projects as needed; provide technical assistance to the operations and maintenance divisions; respond to emergency calls outside of normal working hours; keep Executive Director, informed of Engineering functions; interact in a professional manner with city departments, other organizations, public officials, and the general public.
• Refine skills related to mathematical concepts and calculations; enhance knowledge of the principles and practices of drinking water/ stormwater treatment and transport; advance proficiency in organizing technical materials and writing letters; improve knowledge of federal and state regulations related to drinking water, and stormwater management.
• Obtain and maintain professional licenses and certifications; establish and utilize professional networks; attend educational workshops, conferences, and seminars; reviews technical publications and refine knowledge.
• Contribute to the preparation and submittal of reports and correspondence to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection; maintain a working knowledge of relevant rules and regulations; coordinate and communicate with other agencies as needed; comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Collaborate with other staff members in the Engineering division regardi2300ng all project work; attend staff meetings as necessary.
• Interact with supervisors in other divisions as needed, and Executive Director.
• Foster a safe and productive work environment by engaging in effective work practices and procedures; perform housekeeping and custodial duties as needed. 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Engineer-In-Training certification is preferred.
• Valid motor vehicle license is required; commercial driver’s license is preferred.
• Water Distribution, Water treatment operator’s license are preferred.
• HAZWPER emergency responder training is desired.

Apply online at Employment opportunities (munisselfservice.com)