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City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management · 12 hours ago

DWM Field Engineer II (Office of Watershed Protection)

Atlanta, GA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$51K/yr - $68K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is looking for a DWM Field Engineer II to investigate and resolve stormwater drainage and flooding issues. The role involves conducting field investigations, preparing reports, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure effective management of stormwater infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Conducts field investigations to identify, analyze, and assist with resolution of customer complaints, questions, and concerns

May be required to respond during weekends and off-shift hours to perform emergency field investigations associated with infrastructure emergencies and especially pre, post, and during wet/hazardous weather events

Initiates, coordinates, and provides oral and written reports and communication to both internal and external customers to schedule meetings, field visits, and track and provide repair updates and investigation/research results. This may include communication and coordination with other departments, City, State, and Federal agencies

Provide engineering reports, calculations, and analysis and determine drainage basin areas, as well as pipe and inlet capacities

Define the cause(s) and impact of stormwater flooding

Review rainfall data to establish the storm event year

Provide draft solutions, options, and phases

May be required to provide sworn testimony in depositions and court proceedings

Provide basic surveying of sewer assets, topography, and other necessary field elevations

Preparation, delivery, and maintenance of investigation/field notes, memos, and research documentation as well as tracking of time and costing information for assigned tasks

Research, document, review, and prepare reports and cost estimates for maintenance and repair of infrastructure assets, including documentation of time, cost, and investigation information in the City of Atlanta’s CMMS database

Researching, reviewing, and interpreting construction plans, surveys, CCTV information, and maps

Manage and direct subordinates or processes to perform within existing procedures, policies, and protocols

Prepares and files reports for contractor materials, field inspector performance/issues and other job-related documentation

Assists the group as whole as needed with field work or data review during events when group is short staffed

Qualification

Civil EngineeringWater/Wastewater processesSurveying skillsAutoCADMS ExcelFMEAEngineering terminologyStatistical analysisCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Associate's degree (A.A.) in Civil or related Engineering study

3 years of related field engineering experience including 1 year in a lead worker/supervisory role

Possess and maintain a valid Georgia class C driver's license

Knowledge of moderate engineering terminology

Knowledge of terms associated with both sanitary and stormwater sewer assets

Knowledge of Civil Engineering and related processes; knowledge of city ordinances, state, and federal regulations

Knowledge of basic statistical review and preparation of reports

Knowledge of Water and Wastewater treatment processes and associated equipment

Knowledge of reliability engineering fundamentals including failure density distributions, failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), fault-tree diagrams, risk and criticality matrices, predictive testing methods etc

Good organizational and communication skills; required in-person meetings with customers and must be able to communicate well with 'difficult' customers

Moderate to advanced computer software skills, particularly in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Skill in operating basic survey tools

Must be able to lift a manhole cover (up to 80 lbs., with provided tools), operate standard field tools, and operate company motor vehicle

Must be able to obtain a Georgia Wastewater Collections Operator License within two (2) years from date of hire

Must be able to obtain a Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Erosion and Sedimentation Control certification within one (1) year from date of hire