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SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT Water/Wastewater Engineer in Salem, Massachusetts
Seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to help manage and coordinate engineering and capital improvement activities of the South Essex Sewerage District (SESD). Candidates will have an opportunity to help implement a District-wide Capital Improvement Program to upgrade and modernize SESDs critical infrastructure. Application submittal must include the following documents: [Item A] A signed original cover letter addressed to David Michelsen, P.E. \| Executive Director. The letter must be an explanation describing how the applicants education, background, experience, and qualifications meet the requirements of the job description for the position, and a statement describing the applicants intention to perform the responsibilities of the position. [Item B] An up-to-date resume with copies of supporting qualifications and experience documentation such as diplomas, degrees, certificates, college transcripts, and licenses along with a fully completed and signed SESD Job Application with a list of References. Each application submittal will be reviewed for timeliness, completeness, content, and attention to detail. SESD reserves the right to reject application packages that fail to satisfy all time, procedural, and submission requirements. For additional information, please contact Pam at (978)744-4550 x213. Starting pay rate commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full benefit package including Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission (GIC) Municipal health insurance and Massachusetts pension. Education, Experience, Qualifications -BS in Civil, Sanitary or Mechanical Engineering. Registration as Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Massachusetts, or P.E. registration in another state and ability to receive Massachusetts licensure within six months. -Five to Ten years of experience as an engineer after receipt of bachelors degree. Knowledge of design and construction of primary and secondary treatment wastewater facilities including collection systems. Knowledge of construction practices and procedures in Massachusetts and/or New England. -Experience in preparation of engineering studies, design, and construction management of projects associated with wastewater conveyance, treatment, pumping, and metering facilities. Proficient in written and oral communications. Highly Desirable Experience, Certifications and Licenses -Program Management Experience in Large Wastewater Programs. -Advanced Degree in Engineering. -Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Operators License. Responsibilities -Performs project management duties related to the Districts construction activities such as planning, conceptual development, review of alternatives, cost effective analysis, budget preparation, cash flow projections, permitting/regulations, scoping of work, selection of consultants, scheduling, performance testing, review of contract submittals, record keeping, preparation and resolution of written comments, preparation of in-depth technical report summaries, oral presentations and project memorandums. -Coordinates and supports the activities of consulting engineers and contractors working for the District with respect to studies, planning, capital improvements, collection system, pumping, metering, wastewater treatment and facilities related projects. -Supports the development of contract documents for advertising, bidding and construction. Responsible for supervision of construction activities to ensure conformance with contract documents including but not limited to regulatory requirements, shop drawings, correspondence, payment requests, project changes, change order requests and credits, testing, startup, commissioning, training, project closeout, warrantees and guarantees and project record keeping. Maintains project schedule and cost control mitigation measures to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Supports resolution of construction claims and disputes, and more