Senior Civil Engineer

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: Engineering & Construction

UNION/GRADE: Unit 9/Grade 23

BASIC PURPOSE:

As a Resident Engineer, provides supervision of inspection and administration for construction and/or rehabilitation improvements of Waterworks and Wastewater facilities and infrastructure.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Construction Coordinator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercises close supervision over a small staff of field employees including inspectors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Acts as resident engineer on construction projects. Monitors and documents contractor compliance with construction documents, MWRA procedures and policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable engineering standards.
2. Maintains field project files for each construction contract. All project documentation is complete, up-to-date, and in accordance with MWRA policies and procedures.
3. Keeps a daily diary for each construction contract, recording contractual work related to the project, weather conditions, and list of visitors, change orders and claims in accordance with MWRA procedures.
4. Maintains quantity control ledgers to substantiate partial and final pay estimates submitted by contractors. Reviews contractor pay estimates, and final payment and construction closeout documents in a timely manner. Prepares accurate redlined drawings for record drawings.
5. Coordinates contractor activities; assists in change order process; reviews contractor schedules and provides monthly progress report; schedules and documents meetings; verifies and documents contractor compliance with permits, labor standards, and grant conditions.
6. Provides technical assistance to field staff to ensure compliance with construction documents, MWRA work procedures, and assists with performance appraisals.
7. Participates in preparation and maintenance of line drawings and sketches, documenting actual construction work.
8. Works with design team to ensure that engineering document/construction contract issues are reviewed for constructability and maintainability at the 30, 60, and 90 percent design submittals.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

1. Assists in the resolution of difficult administrative and engineering problems, and supervises material quantities and project costs.
2. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Completion of a four (4) year college degree program in civil engineering or related engineering field; and

1. Five (5) years civil engineering experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience on construction projects.
2. Internal candidates may have any equivalent combination of education or experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering.
2. Understanding of issues related to design, construction and operation of waterworks or wastewater systems and facilities.
3. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a project team and also to function independently with minimal supervision.
5. Knowledge of Massachusetts Laws including MGL Chapter 30 and Chapter 149 construction regulations.
6. Familiarity with computer software packages such as Word and Excel.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of MWRA training program on Construction Management (when available).

A valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Office machines as normally associated with the use of telephone, personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and to use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, including office equipment, controls. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee may be required frequently to lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to twenty five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee at times works near moving mechanical parts, and is at times exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is at times exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat or extreme cold, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in a field setting and moderately quiet in an office setting.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.