Job DescriptionEssential Functions: - Performs beginning level civil engineering with a development review team.
- Reviews plans for sewerage and drainage facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and engineering design requirements.
- Provides technical assistance to consulting engineers, developers and customers on sanitary and storm water drainage facilities.
- Compiles data; calculates drainage areas; checks layout of manholes, inlet structures and pipelines, and calculates hydraulic properties of pipelines and drainage canals.
- Correlates information obtained from topographic and other maps and plans.
- Performs related civil engineering work. OR Perform beginning level civil engineering with a program planning team planning for the system needs and capital improvements in the following areas: collection systems (sanitary and combined), wastewater treatment, storm water, pump stations, and green infrastructure.
- Performs hydraulic modeling; coordinate with various groups within the District including, Operations, Design, Construction, and Development Review.
- Monitors project schedules; may investigate storm water, sanitary, and combined sewer complaints and recommend solutions to problems.
- May make necessary field inspections to determine existing conditions.
- May meet with government officials, consultants, and the general public to help define District policies and responsibilities.
Additional Responsibilities: Maintain records and prepare reports; perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.
QualificationsTraining and Experience: - Bachelor's degree or in the final year of coursework towards a Bachelor's degree with major course work in engineering.
[Note: In either case, MSD requires proof of graduation on or before the first day employment.]
Desirable Knowledge and Skills: - Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Comprehensive knowledge of District regulations and procedures applicable to sewer construction;
- Problem solving and communication skills necessary to work effectively with contractors, engineers, and MSD staff to ensure the successful completion of these projects.
- Considerable knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and design software.
- Extensive skill in reading and interpreting complex engineering plans and specifications.
- Exceptional skill in maintaining records and preparing technical reports.
- Thorough skill in analyzing and integrating data
- Considerable skill in communicating effectively both in oral and written form.
- Exceptional ability in forming and maintaining effective working relationships.
Desirable Knowledge and Skills: - Good knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, skill in the use of basic engineering tools.
- Working skill in making engineering computations.
- Working skill in reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications.
- Working skill in analyzing and integrating data.
- Working skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.
- Skill in following oral and written instructions.
- Deal effectively and courteously with associates and a wide variety of external contacts including the general public, outside agencies, consultants, and vendors.
- Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Skill in performing effectively as a member of the team in carrying out the District's mission and philosophy.
- Skill in performing essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations on their last review.
About UsThe Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!