Graduate Engineer II - Plants & Major Projects Department

**Grade 19: Salary Starts at $62,109.00 annually. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.** **JOB SUMMARY** The Graduate Engineer II is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, researching, implementing, designing, and the execution of engineering and construction projects. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** - Collects, analyzes, and interprets engineering, operations and maintenance data in order to develop engineering solutions and accurately define the scope of projects. - Develops and reviews plans, specifications, maps, cost estimates, and permits in accordance with SAWS operational goals. - May inspect construction activities and materials for compliance with governmental safety, approved plans, specifications, construction standards, permits, and enforces contractor and SAWS quality control plans. - Assists in the development of the scope, schedules, and budgets of potential projects in accordance with SAWS operational goals. - Monitors project budget, schedule, and quality. - Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with other divisions, departments, consultants, contractors, inspectors, regulatory agencies, other governmental agencies and citizens for project coordination. - Manages consultants and/or contractors; reviews invoices submitted by contractors and consultants for accuracy and compliance with contract documents. - Assists in the completion of staff performance evaluations by providing information to the Manager or Director. - Applies engineering principles, including water and wastewater engineering principles, construction practices, surveying, hydraulic modeling, and problem solving and effectively conveys findings through technical memorandums/reports and detailed maps. - Applies city ordinances, state and federal regulations, SAWS specifications, and related standards. - Performs other duties as assigned. **DECISION MAKING** - The Graduate Engineer II works under general supervision. - May act as a team leader. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. - Two years' experience in engineering. - Registration as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) in the State of Texas. - Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License. - Able to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** - Able to use computer assisted design drafting software, geographic information system (GIS) software, hydraulic modeling software, and project management software. **JOB DIMENSIONS** - Contact with internal and external customers, and consultants. - Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS** Working conditions are in an office and field environment.