Job Description

Pay Rate: $64,000 to $88,000

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as
health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to
participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and
benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective
bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible to develop, calibrate, operate and maintain the hydraulic models with the Engineering Department and to assist or manage Engineering projects and may manage capital improvement projects related to water and wastewater facilities. Responsible for developing modeling analysis and reports to be provided to regulators, internal or external customers as required. Coordinates with the corporate master planning department to assist in the development and updating of master plans. Provides training, technical assistance and support for the distribution system management and digital information application. Participates in and actively contributes to short and long-term system planning as assigned.

The candidate works to ensure Asset Owner satisfaction by delivering projects in accordance with the success criteria defined in the project plan (i.e. operational performance, budget, schedule, regulatory compliance, etc.)

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, operating and maintaining the hydraulic models with the Engineering Department. Perform a variety of engineering design calculations including the accurate calculations of flows and pressures in water mains, booster station capacity, and well pump evaluations and developing reports to document the results.
• Lead the development of projects related to water delivery for fire protection including the identification of available fire flow to support design of customers' fire protection systems
• Sizing of new and replacement water supply, feeder, distribution mains, and water storage facilities.
• Support development of the design basis for water main replacement projects, pump design (wells, booster pumps, etc.), and tank sizing.
• Assist capital improvement infrastructure planning.
• Support to customer service and operations during an emergency water system outage.
• Support to water system operations (water main flushing, startup of supply wells, water quality, planned and emergency work).
• Work effectively and collaboratively on project teams serving as subject matter expert on hydraulic modeling.
• Assist the design and management of a variety of capital projects including tank design, pump station, well rehabilitation and treatment.
• Manage the project development, design (either internal or external) and delivery of capital projects in accordance with engineering guidelines and procurement policies. Support the oversight of construction management personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, budget compliance, asset management documentation and adherence to applicable standards.
• Ensure corporate Technical and Environmental Health and Safety/Security standards are incorporated into the design specifications.
• Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics and utilization of alternate procurement and delivery methods.
• Participate in the development of engineering design and delivery processes and standards.
• Provide technical expertise on engineering and operational issues and support facility condition assessments for our water/wastewater operations.
• Ability to work transversally with corporate and local business units.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or related field, commensurate experience may be considered.
• 0-5 years of modeling experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles of hydraulic modeling, fluid mechanics, or similar
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and/or similar data historians
• Strong project management skills (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing).
• Superior personal effectiveness skills, visible “leadership by example” utilizing participative management involving employees and teamwork whenever possible.
• Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Experience utilizing alternate project delivery methods (design-build, integrated project delivery) and contracting methods (guaranteed maximum price, reimbursable)
• Computer skills (AutoCAD, WaterGEMS, ESRI Suite).

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification recommended.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.