Associate Engineer

Job DescriptionUnder the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, perform beginning-level civil engineering work.Candidates hired in this role will be part of a 2-year rotational program that will provide them with experience in all four (4) engineering divisions at MSD: Planning, Design, Construction Management, and Environmental Compliance. At the end of that rotation, candidates are placed in the division that best suits their skills or where the need is the greatest.PLEASE NOTE: Hybrid schedules are available.CONSTRUCTION:Essential Functions:Perform beginning-level civil engineering work as part of a construction/contract management team responsible for the administration of the construction of collection system and/or facility improvement projects; verify that the construction conforms to the contract documents; evaluate/review change orders requests, contractor submittals, and contractor claims; and prepare technical reports concerning complex construction and engineering problems and solutions; perform construction observation; make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions; may meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help communicate District policies and responsibilities.Additional Responsibilities:Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.DESIGN:Essential Functions:Perform beginning-level civil engineering as part of a design team responsible for the production of plans and specifications for the construction of District projects as part of a consultant contract management team responsible for coordinating the plans and specifications for the construction of District projects; compile data; check the layout of manholes, infrastructures, and pipelines, and calculate hydraulic properties of pipelines and drainage channels; correlate information obtained from topographic and other maps and plans; extend estimates; process project information in preparation for construction bidding; perform related civil engineering work; may investigate stormwater, sanitary, and combined sewer complaints and recommend solutions to problems; may make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions; may meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help defineDistrict policies and responsibilities.Additional Responsibilities:Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE:Essential Functions:Perform beginning-level civil engineering as part of an environmental compliance team; assist in reviewing Engineering submittals for plan review for pretreatment pollutant control technologies and designs to ensure customers' compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; review significant industrial users reports and prepare permits; assist with inspections of sanitary and storm pollution control equipment; review, evaluate and summarize of federal, state and local environmental regulations which may impact the District or its customers; advise district operating units and customers on environmental requirements and coordinate with them to ensure District compliance with requirements; review or prepare required regulatory reports, applications, and plans; enforce compliance with District Ordinances; keep detailed records and prepare administrative and technical reports. Perform industrial and other facility wastewater billing investigations; secure, update, and process information from industries relating to the volume and strength of wastewater discharges and determination of appropriate billing factors; document and maintain discharge data. Assist in the daily operation of the District's hauled waste program; process and approve/deny special discharge applications.Additional Responsibilities:Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.PLANNING:Essential Functions:Perform beginning-level civil engineering with a development review team; review plans for sewerage and drainage facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and engineering design requirements; provide technical assistance to consulting engineers, developers, and customers on sanitary and storm water drainage facilities; compile data; calculate drainage areas; check the layout of manholes, inlet structures, and pipelines, and calculate hydraulic properties of pipelines and drainage canals; correlate information obtained from topographic and other maps and plans; perform related civil engineering work. OR Perform beginning-level civil engineering with a program planning team planning for the system needs and capital improvements in the following areas: collection systems (sanitary and combined), wastewater treatment, stormwater, pump stations, and green infrastructure; perform hydraulic modeling; coordinate with various groups within the District including, Operations, Design, Construction, andDevelopment Review; monitor project schedules; may investigate stormwater, sanitary, and combined sewer complaints and recommend solutions to problems; may make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions; may meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help define District policies and responsibilities.Additional Responsibilities:Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.QualificationsTraining and Experience:Bachelor's degree or in the final year of coursework towards a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering.[Note: In either case, MSD requires proof of graduation on or before the first day of employment.]Desirable Knowledge and Skills:Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering; comprehensive knowledge of District regulations and procedures applicable to sewer construction; problem-solving and communication skills necessary to work effectively with contractors, engineers, and MSD staff to ensure the successful completion of these projects; considerable knowledge of the spreadsheet, word processing and design software; extensive skill in reading and interpreting complex engineering plans and specifications; exceptional skill in maintaining records and preparing technical reports; thorough skill in analyzing and integrating data; considerable skill in communicating effectively both in oral and written form; exceptional ability in forming and maintaining effective working relationships.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONMust possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive and the candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.Employees of MSD must have a proficient or higher overall rating on the last review.About UsThe Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team