Project Engineer (Planning)

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees' financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!
Project Engineer (Planning)
Section 1 - Position Summary
The Project Engineer (Planning) is responsible for managing planning projects and providing technical support to the activities related to the District's planning and capital improvement programs (CIP) function. The District's Planning/CIP function leads the water and wastewater systems master planning and capital program portfolio development (identify, define and implement capital projects), communicates and collaborates with Member Cities, Customers and other agencies to plan future needs, and provides technical support to engineering and operations departments on capital projects and system operations.
Section 2 - Major Responsibilities

1. Assemble and prepare population and demand projections for regional facilities for water, wastewater and solid waste systems.
2. Maintain databases of information on historical flow/tonnage data for the regional water, wastewater and solid waste systems.
3. Perform model analyses for master planning efforts for regional water and wastewater systems and provide recommendations on capital improvements.
4. Manage, develop and review planning studies for request for service in water, wastewater and solid waste systems for groups of cities, single cities, and portions of single cities.
5. Review and process new project nominations and validations for water, wastewater and solid waste systems, create and update cost estimates, and incorporate new projects into the CIP using project management software.
6. Prepare reports for planning status and for updates to the CIP and present findings and recommendations to interested parties.
7. Participate in project design review meetings and construction progress meetings and provide technical support as needed.
8. Provide technical support for Customer contracts development.
9. Perform other relevant water, wastewater and solid waste planning tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Section 3 - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and management software.
2. Proficiency in the preparation of written reports of complex data and ideas.
3. Proficiency in use of water and wastewater hydraulic modeling software.

Section 4 - Education and Experience

1. Degree in Civil Engineering or other related field received from an accredited college or university.
2. Experience with water, wastewater, and solid waste system planning.
3. Professional Engineering Registration in the State of Texas.
4. Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

Section 5 - Environmental Factors, Activity Levels and Equipment
Moderate physical labor and considerable mental attention required with some eyestrain. Generally desirable conditions with some outside visits to work-sites with varying environmental conditions. Considerable time can be spent working with and viewing a computer screen. Considerable time viewing plans, specifications and reading reports and correspondence. Some time will be spent at construction sites, traversing rough terrain, climbing stairs and ladders to access structures. Equipment used includes calculators, computers and some field survey equipment.
Thank you for considering a career with us! We value diversity, equal opportunity, and a positive work environment. We are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a dynamic and growing organization, we want to hear from you. Apply today and let's explore the potential of working together to provide affordable, safe and reliable water, wastewater, and solid waste management services to the North Texas region.
Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $94,553.00
• Max Hiring Rate $139,910.00

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