Water / Wastewater Engineer Job Description
Water / wastewater engineer
provides technical expertise in the condition assessment of assets critical to the delivery of water, wastewater, reclaimed water and storm water service.
Water / Wastewater Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Engaging with clients in the water and other water-related markets such as land development, local and state government as in major urban water utilities, regional authorities
Perform engineering activities related to the planning and design of water and wastewater projects in Iowa
Independently perform the work necessary to complete preliminary and final construction plans in accordance with Iowa DNR/City standards and specifications
Water Distribution, water treatment, wastewater treatment and wastewater collection are projects the candidate will be involved with designing
Preparation of engineering plans and specifications
General engineering design and preparation of contract plans and specifications, including calculations, hydraulic
Performing project activities including document preparation, field work, data control, and evaluation
Working in a team environment with other staff on field projects and office assignments
Management of designs including oversight of reports, specifications, and drafting of drawings
Ability to prepare methodologies and estimate associated effort in delivery
Water / Wastewater Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Water / Wastewater Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EIT, PE, OSHA, NASSCO, HAZWOPER, PACP/MACP/LACP, MMCD, PMP, EI, E.I.T
Education for Water / Wastewater Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the water / wastewater engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Design, Water Resources, Construction, Science, Technical
Skills for Water / Wastewater Engineer
Desired skills for water / wastewater engineer include:
Industry standard computer software for the position
AutoCAD
Hydraulics
Water/wastewater treatment
Pipeline
Sitework
Microsoft Office
State
Water districts
Desired experience for water / wastewater engineer includes:
Strong oral and writing abilities in both Chinese (Cantonese and / or Potunghua) and English
Strong sense of leadership and accountability
Self-motivated with high personal drive for achieving targets and business goals
Minimum 4 years relevant experience in any aspects of civil, environmental, mechanical or electrical engineering works (hydrology and drainage, water and wastewater design)
Completed training, if any, necessary to acquire professional qualifications in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering disciplines recognized in Hong Kong or other professional qualifications
Fluent in spoken and written Chinese (Cantonese and / or Potunghua) and English
Water / Wastewater Engineer Examples
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Water / Wastewater Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of water / wastewater engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for water / wastewater engineer
- Design and construction support for water/wastewater treatment plants, storm water systems, distribution/collection systems, and pump/lift stations
- Communicating with various internal clients and external stakeholders to deliver designs and documentation to clients
- Working under the supervision of a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer
- Ability to work both independently and with a group to complete assignments
- Assisting project team members to complete planning, design, and construction phase services on municipal water, wastewater, and reuse infrastructure projects, including piping, pumping, and treatment systems
- Preparing technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and other project related documents
- Completing technical evaluations
- Supporting field investigations and information collection
- Analyzing data, reviewing technical information, conducting technical evaluations, and assisting with process, material, and equipment selection
- Assisting with submittal review, responding to contractor information requests, contract document interpretation, and field observation
Qualifications for water / wastewater engineer
- Opportunities and implement major changes
- Degree holder in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Water Resources, Municipal Engineering and other related majors
- Professional Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Electrical Engineer recognized in Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States, or other professional qualifications similar equivalent
- Minimum 4 years post-professional qualification technical design experience in all aspects of civil, environmental, mechanical or electrical engineering works (hydrology and drainage, water and wastewater design)
- Client-focused and good analytical skills and problem solving skills
- 5-10 years' experience in Water/Wastewater design
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Our company is looking for a water / wastewater engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for water / wastewater engineer
- Under general supervision preparation of plans, specifications, reports, studies and other documents for water and wastewater projects such as force mains, water mains, sanitary sewers, pump stations, treatment plants
- Additional responsibilities will include client communication and management
- Provide technical support on challenging projects that may include water and wastewater design, hydraulic design, report writing, permitting, technical studies, field support and construction management
- Provide solutions to our municipal and private sector clients, including water /wastewater treatment systems, pump stations, conveyance, impoundments, stormwater systems, and general civil-site design for both municipal and industrial clients
- Independently perform the work necessary to complete preliminary and final design plans for Construction in accordance with Iowa DNR /City standards and specifications
- Work under the direction of the department manager to define objectives and determine solutions for complex problems
- Interface with clients during development of the work product and be accountable for project development and client satisfaction
- Leading and directing the day-to-day technical development of stormwater projects and water and wastewater projects including supply, treatment, pumping systems, storage, collection and distribution systems from planning and design through construction
- Using professional knowledge of local area clients and current contacts to lead and further develop client opportunities in this region with support from area leadership
- Reviews work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and quality is acceptable
Qualifications for water / wastewater engineer
- Provide technical and engineering support, customer service and non-routine problem solving for wastewater treatment and water re-use applications
- Drive execution on NTI/NPI (new technology introduction/new product introduction) and technical support projects
- Generate new ideas according to market needs and initiate new NPI/NTI projects
- Familiarity with Iowa agency permitting requirements and approval processes is desirable
- 10-15 years of water /wastewater experience, including project management
- Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil or chemical engineering
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of water / wastewater engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for water / wastewater engineer
- Ensures that work produced is properly coordinated with the needs of the project and the customer
- Recommends design methods, equipment use
- Provide technical expertise to our team of engineers in Southern California
- Work with clients to determine needs and provide solutions
- Coordinate execution of projects with other engineering disciplines and office personnel
- Develop design projects from inception to completion
- Prepare construction packages (including all deliverables) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water/wastewater systems for clients
- Perform detailed engineering calculations and analysis, and use design software to solve complex challenges
- Responsible for engineering support on industrial water and wastewater projects
- Support the water/wastewater engineering group on multiple projects within the US and abroad
Qualifications for water / wastewater engineer
- Master's degree in the Engineering field related to Water/Wastewater services
- Bachelor’s degree civil, environmental or mechanical engineering, or demonstrate equivalent
- Ability to perform extensive field survey work for extended periods of time
- More than seven years of experience in the water industry including the private and/or public sectors
- Ability to work autonomously, with minimal supervision and guidance
- Core technical skills associated with water and sewer infrastructure design including hydraulic modelling, create HGLs and complete basic hydraulic calculations
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Our company is looking for a water / wastewater engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for water / wastewater engineer
- Participate in teams involved with consulting and conceptual engineering for our clients through all phases of project execution from conceptual engineering through construction closeout and operations
- Develop engineering estimates and work plans
- Oversee the hydraulic analysis and design for a wide range of engineering projects
- Perform hydraulic modelling using a variety of programs
- Layout and design flow elements of both water and wastewater treatment plants
- Perform in the role of QA/QC reviewer or technical advisor on projects
- Present work product/results to clients (internal and external) as appropriate
- Direct junior level staff in the delivery of modeling, analyses, reports, and design documents to support a variety of projects
- Mentor/coach junior staff and provide quality reviews of their work
- Facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of project deliverables
Qualifications for water / wastewater engineer
- Proficiency in a variety of hydraulic modelling software applications InfoWorks, H2O Map, MIKE Urban, Bentley WaterCAD, SewerCAD, SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, Hammer & Watham (water hammer)
- Demonstrated experience in 12D or Civil 3D design experience
- Ability to utilise 2D design tool in Mapinfo or ArcGIS
- Entry Level to 3 years of experience related to water and wastewater facilities is required
- Develop designs that require innovation and ingenuity
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering is required
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a water / wastewater engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for water / wastewater engineer
- Travel as needed to support client, pursuit and/or project needs
- Perform and overseeing the detailed planning and design of various project elements
- Preparation of project reports, hydraulic models, calculations, drawings, construction plans and specifications, permitting packages, and documents for inclusion in the final project deliverables as necessary for the bidding and construction of designed works
- Work in mapping software such as ESRI ArcGIS or in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software such as SWMM or HEC-RAS
- Work closely with a supervisor that will provide guidance in techniques and procedures to be applied
- Work in an office or field setting collaboratively with engineering staff
- Performs marketing and business development for water/wastewater market in region
- Water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection are projects the candidate wil be involved with studying, designing and building
- Working with and supporting a Project Managers to develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, assisting with execution and delivery of projects on time, on budget and to the performance expectations of the client
- Design, model, and analysis of project elements
Qualifications for water / wastewater engineer
- A degree in civil engineering along with previous experience on water and/or wastewater projects
- Chartered, or working towards chartered status (CEng/MICE)
- Experience of delivering technical aspects of civil projects across water/wastewater (including some or all of the following – flood defence schemes/ SUDS/ asset management/ drainage impact assessments/ sewage and treatment facilities)
- UK water/wastewater civil design experience
- Relevant civil engineering degree
- Experience in preparing feasibility, outline and detailed designs for water and wastewater treatment projects