Ursus, Inc. · 1 week ago
Utility Staff Engineer (Water Distribution, Water/Wastewater Treatment)
Lacey, WA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$58/hr - $79/hr
4+ years expUrsus, Inc. is seeking a Utility Staff Engineer specializing in Water Distribution and Water/Wastewater Treatment. The role involves assessing and solving engineering problems, leading meetings, conducting research, and managing projects related to water utilities, while also ensuring regulatory compliance and project safety.
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Responsibilities
Assesses, analyzes, and solves problems related to job functions
Organizes, attends, and leads meetings relating to their primary job function with other staffmembers and public agencies to assess problems and determine solutions
Conducts research on existing infrastructure using databases, maps, drawings, photos, and paper files
Performs engineering calculations to solve well-defined problems
Creates solicitation documents specific to the scope of work for each project and reviews contractor or consultant bids
Provides updates to maps, drawings, and databases to reflect new projects or fix errors
Prepares data tables, graphs, cost estimations, justifications, and reports required for evaluating projects
Provides input, assists in planning, and prepares projects for the Company’s capital budget and Utility Commission rate case filings
Occasionally directs the work of technicians and interns
Operates a provided company vehicle for travel to field locations
Participates in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to improve all aspects of the Company's operations
Conducts project safety planning and develops project safety documentation
Presents information in a public forum to state or local government agencies, special districts, or local communities
Makes project-related decisions based on lowest life cycle cost calculations
Knowledge of developer application/will-serve process and agreements
Performs intermediate-level hydraulic calculations and assessments, including the use of hydraulic models
Provides support to resource management and development efforts including supply and demand analysis
Collects and reviews data and performs supply and demand calculations
Meets with districts to schedule, permit, and coordinate proposed work and projects
Prepares and reviews bid specifications
Reviews drawings and works with technicians to prepare drawings for main extension projects and/or moderately complex infrastructure improvements
Prepares permit submittals and communicates with permitting agencies
Oversees the progress of construction or consultant work, change orders, invoices, inspection/validation, and requests for Information (RFI)
Develops and monitors the scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects
Utilizes company financial software to accurately monitor project costs during and at the end of construction
Sizes services and meters for new customers
Communicates with district and/or customer related to service sizing requests
Reviews the legal description of easements and properties for proposed facilities
Responds to basic data requests from consultants developing water/wastewater system plans
Supports regulatory compliance
Performs work on-site in the assigned office location
Performs other duties as assigned, as appropriate for the classification
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Alternatively, 4 years of Utility Project Management experience or a Fundamentals of Engineering certificate from the applicable state would be considered equivalent to graduation
Engineering or Utility Project Management work experience
Effective written communication skills
Analytical, problem-solving, and mathematical skills necessary to complete job assignments
Technical knowledge and ability needed to complete job assignments
Valid State Driver's License
Preferred
Knowledge of asset management principles (as applicable; required for Asset Management group)
Knowledge of Computer-Aided Drafting software
Knowledge of and experience with hydraulic modeling (as applicable; required for Operations Engineering Group)
Knowledge and experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software
A Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate (FE)
Certification as a Water Distribution or Water/WW Treatment Plant Operator
Master's Degree or other advanced specialty certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Commuter
401K benefits with company matching
Company
Ursus, Inc.
Ursus, Inc., has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for four consecutive years as the fastest-growing technical and creative staffing firm in the United States.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.45M2017-12-20Angel· $0.1M
2016-01-14Angel· $0.35M
Leadership Team
Jon Beck
CEO and Founder
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