Job Information
DOWL Water & Wastewater Engineer in Reno, Nevada
Description
For over 60 years, DOWL has thrived as an established, highly reputable, professional services consulting firm, recognizing that the foundation of our past, present, and our future is our people. DOWL’s foundation is built upon four core values: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Inspiration. These values are rooted in everything we do. As a valued partner on our team, you will be one of the People Who Make It Happen!
Summary
The Water & Wastewater Engineer provides advanced-level planning and design on large, complex water/wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and other water-related facilities with limited oversight. Duties include attending site visits, selecting and specifying treatment equipment, designing treatment system unit processes, coordinating with government agencies and other stakeholders, and preparing plans, specifications and estimated costs for project bidding and construction without oversight. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, a desire to learn new design concepts, be willing to mentor others with less experience, apply sound judgement to project decisions, and have excellent organizational and communication skills. A Water & Wastewater Engineer should demonstrate advanced proficiency with water or wastewater treatment design and be able to quickly apply design concepts to complicated projects. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .
Software
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Advanced
Market Sector Software (C3D/P3D/GIS/WaterCAD/Innovyze/Hammer/Infosurge/BioWin) - Proficient
Vendor-provided membrane selection, control valve sizing, and pump selection - Proficient
Technical Expertise
Advanced understanding of technical fundamentals
Demonstrates expertise to others within and beyond market sector
Provides unique solutions to complex technical challenges
Leads internal mentoring
Performs quality control of complex deliverables
Teamwork
Team player and team leader with the ability to follow on large or complex projects. Provides clear communication and direction, sets expectations, and takes responsibility for results of the team.
Project Delivery
Leads the production of and provides quality control for the following:
Engineering reports and facility plans & economic analysis for small- to mid-sized systems for water/sewer/pump station/treatment/storage components
Equipment evaluation and selection
Water/wastewater treatment
Hydraulic profiles
Familiar with instrumentation and controls
Multi-discipline coordination
Construction bidding documents
Manages construction support phase of multi-discipline projects
Client presentations
Understanding Budget and Schedule
Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex projects in conjunction with the project manager. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above.
Industry Standards and Regulations
Expertly interprets, selects from, and employs the following design codes
Governing state water/WW rules
AWWA standards (water)
Uniform Fire Code
NFPA820 Fire Code for WW Facilities
10 state standards
LT2 SWTR
NPDES permits
Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes
Understands limitations of design codes
Client Interaction
Frequent direct communications with clients on large/complex projects. Leads technical client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks. Participates in project interviews.
Other
Other duties as assigned.
Level of Work/Accountability
Primarily performs advanced technical tasks on complex, demanding projects for the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. Mentors others with less experience. May provide some project management services.
Supervisory Duties
May be a supervisor:
Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Recruits and hires new employees
Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree required
Years of experience required: 10 years
Years of experience required with advanced degree: 9 years
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
PE required
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here 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 position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
