Civil Engineer at QVELL, LLC

Must be a Civil Engineer.

To provide expert engineering services and support to assigned group. To successfully manage assignments in a safe, regulatory compliant, timely, and cost-effective manner. Demonstrates robust technical expertise in work group area and related technical areas. Ability to work independently on assignments and provide work direction to staff/contractors. Willingly accepts range of assignments. Serves as a technical representative of client in a variety of public and corporate settings.

Key Responsibilities

All Specialties

• Develops/finalizes reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, etc.
• Develops and coordinates departmental project work plans and manages through completion taking needed correction action.  Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the project.
• Leads development of work plans and monitors actual progress of applicable portions, taking any corrective action required.
• Completes status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on progress.
• Technical representative in meetings with public, members, vendors, contractors, and other utilities.
• Successfully manages complex assignments on routine basis.
• Trains and develops less experienced engineers.
• Provides work direction to other staff/contractors on projects as assigned.
• Manages multiples assignments and mentors’ other staff.
• Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions. 
• Maintains and approves technical records (e.g. drawings, files, databases).
• Oversee and/or completes preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedules).
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. RUS).
• Collaborates with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignments.
• Thorough understanding of how decision making and work product impacts other systems, operations, and processes.
• Provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperatives.
• Creates corporate standards and specification related to respective expertise.
• Requires mature engineering knowledge and judgment of sound engineering practices and standards.
• Demonstrates strong technical expertise and awareness of job-related field and continues to remain current on the industry.
• Performs all work in a safe and timely manner.

Key Requirements

Education and Certifications / Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program required. 
• Registered Professional Engineering license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering work experience required.

Skills and Abilities: All Specialties

• Thorough understanding of business acumen, Cooperative financial structure, and business plans.
• Proven ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
• Ability to lead and provide work direction to others.
• Thorough understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of Cooperative business.
• Ability to present technical information to wide range of audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Cooperative.
• Proven ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities. 
• Ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
• Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required.