Boston Water & Sewer Commission · 3 months ago
Project Engineer II (Planning)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expBoston Water & Sewer Commission is responsible for managing the water and sewer systems in the city. They are seeking a Project Engineer II to perform complex planning engineering activities, including analyzing field information and overseeing consultants in sewer and drainage system investigations.
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Responsibilities
Analyzes field information acquired by consultants regarding the results of dye tests performed on properties throughout the City of Boston
Assembles maps for consultants showing limits of TV inspections required on mainline system prior to performing a sewer lateral plug test. These limits are generated based off of the information from the dye test forms submitted to the Commission
Supervises the consultants as they perform the cleaning and televising of the sewer and drain lines
Ensures attempts to dye test all sewer laterals which appear to be compromised while the camera is in the drain line
Reviews all televised lines for any deficiencies and forwards the information to either the Design Department for placement on Annual Capital Improvement Projects or to Operations Department if it is a location that requires immediate attention
Contacts building owners and schedules sewer lateral plug tests for the consultants to complete
Communicates to customers the intentions of the Commission for testing the building’s sewer lateral and answers any questions which they may have about the entire process
Supervises the consultants during the plug tests and prepares detailed reports for each location documenting the results of the tests
Informs the property owner about the results upon completion of tests and informs property owner what is needed to rectify any failing plug tests
Monitors the budget for the TV inspections and sewer lateral plug tests
Screens the invoices submitted for accuracy and makes amendments to the invoices
Prepares and sends notices to homeowners to inform them of dye testing which will be commencing in their area prior to the consultants making contact with the homeowner
Obtains all required permits for the project
Performs mainline dye testing to rule out that sewer system is leaking into drain lines in areas where contamination still exists after all buildings have been cleared
Tests drain lines for contamination of ammonia, chlorine and surfactants
Open manholes to perform examination of pipe and testing
Prepares detailed reports documenting the work performed and findings
Performs processes necessary to comply with Lead and Copper Rule; including contacting property owners for participation, assisting with sampling compliance and Chain of Custody compliance
Performs weekend work to accommodate the building owners’ schedule and to meet deadlines
Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Master's preferred
five (5) years of related experience
Licensed as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with the MA Board of Registration
Some work experience dealing with consultants, contractors, and the general public
Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License
Knowledge of the city, state, and federal laws and regulations relative to and governing water and sewerage systems
Knowledge of pollution control water quality and environmental protection
Working knowledge and experience with the inner works and construction of the water and sewer and drainage system
Ability to apply engineering principles for the review of studies and for the systematic analysis of water and sewer problems
Ability to present clear and accurate reports and notices
Ability to plan, organize, direct, supervise, and coordinate engineering and environmental work
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications and specialized software including ArcMAP
Skill in operating the above listed tools and equipment
Physical agility required to access all areas of inspection sites
Employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds
Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges
Company
Boston Water & Sewer Commission
Boston is home to New England’s oldest and largest water and sewer systems, which are owned, maintained and operated by BWSC.
501-1000 employees
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