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Charleston Water System · 8 hours ago

Water Distribution System Associate Engineer (26-009)

North Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$37/hr - $58/hr

4+ years exp

Charleston Water System is seeking a Water Distribution System Associate Engineer to prepare project designs and manage asset management programs. The role involves supervising engineering projects, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Government

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Design and engineer water distribution system projects for optimization, efficiency, and regulatory compliance

Perform project prioritization and budget planning during the annual budgeting process

Supervise use and assist with the development of the CMMS and GIS within the department

Perform studies and engineering investigations and provide cost estimates

Develop, implement, and manage the asset management program in coordination with other departments

Provide project management for projects assigned to outside engineering consultants

Coordinate with Engineering & Construction department engineers on completion of major capital projects

Manage technical aspects of implementing net recurring projects. Coordinate with all stakeholders

Evaluate work process that are labor intensive and develop systems and procedures to automate and simplify work processes

Assess and develop projects that leverage use of manpower

Identify, locate, and evaluate equipment to maximize use of personnel and reduce other operating cost

Assist operations department in identifying and developing improvement opportunities

Job performance must conform to all CWS Policies and procedures

Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System policies and procedures

May be required to work during emergency (hazardous) conditions

Perform engineering calculations to analyze existing and proposed water distribution systems, to locate and solve existing deficiencies, computer modeling, and for the design of pipe works, water systems and appurtenances

Responsible for contract management

Perform other duties as assigned

Subject to 24-hour on call

Qualification

Water Distribution EngineeringContract ManagementProject ManagementAsset ManagementGIS SoftwareCMMS SoftwareEngineering CalculationsPublic SpeakingDependabilityOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited program with four (4) years of progressive engineering work

Registration as an Engineer-In-Training in the state of South Carolina required within 24 months of hire

“A” level Water Distribution Operator's License required within 24 months of hire

Valid South Carolina Driver's License required

Must possess experience in contract management

Must possess good oral and written communication skills

Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness

Preferred

At least 3 years' experience managing capital projects strongly preferred

Computer skills: must have extensive experience with Windows-based word processing and spreadsheet software (prefer Word or Excel). Including use of complex, menu driven programs

Good public speaking skills enabling the presentation of reports, project concepts and other information to regulatory boards, environmental groups, town or city councils or others as required