UTILITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER - Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County

A person in this position performs intermediate professional work relating to the planning, design, and construction of WSACC water distribution/treatment and wastewater transmission/treatment facilities, providing project management activities for major expense and capital improvement projects, interacting with staff and local government officials from jurisdictions/entities serviced by WSACC facilities, and coordinating with local, State, and Federal regulatory agencies on WSACC projects/activities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Engineering Director.

This job requires comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and theory of civil engineering and contract management; thorough knowledge of process required to implement new data into the FMS (Flow Metering/Modeling System); thorough knowledge of the equipment and materials used in the construction of water and wastewater collection and treatment systems; considerable knowledge of related engineering principles and practices; general knowledge of related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to utility systems operators; ability to present ideas effectively in oral and written forms; ability to manage and plan projects independently and to prepare cost estimates and specifications; ability to plan and supervise the work of other employees; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, engineers, regulatory agency representative, associates, and the general public.

Also required are the following: A Bachelor's degree with coursework in civil engineering, or related field and moderate experience in water/wastewater engineering project design, engineering plan review, construction administration, project coordination, bid coordination, and contract administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Position requires a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

Special Requirements: Possession of a NC Engineering Intern (EI) license, Possession of or ability to acquire Professional Engineer license.