Hybrid Project Engineer

at Development Authority of the North Country

• Job title: Project Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $69,350 - $100,558 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Watertown, United States

About the role

• Project Engineer responsible for developing and administering construction projects for municipal Authority customers. Overseeing engineering analysis, project management, and compliance with regulations in Watertown, New York.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering analysis of projects to include preliminary design, life cycle cost and equipment selection
• Conduct surveys to gather field data
• Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, and other visual aids
• Prepare technical construction specifications, engineering reports, standard operating procedures, and other technical documents
• Perform engineering duties for buildings, water supply, sewage systems, landfill facilities, environmental systems, and other Authority or municipally owned infrastructure
• Manage construction projects, project budgets and schedules
• Review and critique proposed changes to engineering standards, policies, or details
• Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good engineering practices
• Meet with the general public and/or developers, landowners, and interest groups concerning building projects, engineering regulations, standards, and policies
• Present technical presentations to elected officials, appointed boards and commissions, general public, and Authority staff
• Function as inspector on engineering projects
• Conduct safety briefings with contractors
• Assistance with GIS and SCADA systems
• Perform related duties to support the overall operations and objective of the Authority

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Master’s Degree or higher in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Business Administration preferred
• Three years of experience in engineering required
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office products, computer servers, and general office equipment as well as database management
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local building codes, environmental and safety regulations
• Knowledge of construction means and methods
• Knowledge of water and wastewater equipment and system design
• Knowledge of CAD, GIS, GPS, and SCADA
• Skills with computers required
• Skills in technical writing and verbal communication

Benefits

• NYS Employees’ Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• 12-paid holidays
• 3-weeks’ vacation
• 10-sick days
• 2-personal holidays
• fully funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical and prescriptions benefits
• dental, vision and short-term disability insurance
• professional development and tuition reimbursement