Engineer in Training - Capital Improvement Program

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Engineer, Capital Infrastructure Planning
Engineer, Plant II
Engineer, Capital Improvement Program
Engineer, Collection System Group
Engineer Technical Support

POSITION SUMMARY

This position may be used in several work units by performing a variety of engineering support tasks that support TRA Mission to its customer cities. With guidance and oversight, this individual will perform hydraulic modeling, technical design, data management, analysis, asset management, and coordination tasks with water supply distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and water/wastewater treatment plant facilities to ensure that the most accurate data is used in engineering analysis, planning, and design. This individual may also coordinate with internal and external customers, and prepare written/verbal technical documentation for the Professional Engineer for review.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineer in Training: Planning, Design, and Construction Administration (PDCA) Department

This position supports the Pipeline and/or Water and Wastewater Treatment teams of the Planning, Design, and Construction Administration (PDCA) Department. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks, including calculations and fieldwork. A civil engineer will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments and may assist in the analysis of proposed projects. Participates in fulfillment of TRA's strategic goals.

1. Performs civil engineering design tasks on assigned projects, which may include engineering drawings, hydraulic system calculations, pipe design calculations, engineering reports, design criteria, and prepares required applications for regulatory agencies.

2. Understands conveyance system construction elements and prepares designs that include defining work area limits.

3. Designs water and wastewater treatment facilities.

4. Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.

5. Prepares hydraulic system calculations, pipe design calculations, and creates basic reports and design criteria for projects.

6. Prepares conveyance system plan and profile drawings and details.

7. Utilizes relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and more complex design drawings.

8. Monitors own work and that of any project team member they are training to ensure budgets and schedules are being met.

9. Assists in the preparation of engineering project proposals, change orders, client contact, and communication pertaining to specific projects.

10. Understands and uses industry standards and manuals (i.e. ASTM, AWWA, ACPA, etc.) as well as client and regulatory agencies' standards and requirements to prepare compliant designs.

11. Reviews contract documents for construction (i.e. engineering drawings and specifications) and applies them.

12. Understands impacts and constraints due to environmental and permitting requirements.

13. Supports the civil team in providing services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, and contract document clarifications.

14. Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
None.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or related field.

EXPERIENCE
Three years of experience in a relevant field preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a Texas EIT certificate. Valid Texas Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE
Must possess knowledge of hydraulics, basic hydraulic modeling, GIS systems, and in-pipe dynamics. Proficiency in standard office software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to communicate with internal and external customers, perform basic engineering tasks, and solve problems. Oral and written communication, and collaboration skills.

GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Receives general direction about results to be attained. -Requires judgment to determine which methods apply and what data/information should be considered. The position must think through how issues can be addressed within existing policies and procedures and may assist others with more complex work methods and problems.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Most duties are carried out in an office environment. Some fieldwork is required. Working conditions include exposure to weather, odor, chemical hazards, gasses, and dust.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal and network computers, sophisticated modeling software.