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Truckee Meadows Water Authority · 1 month ago

Planning Engineer (Series)

Reno, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) is a not-for-profit, community-owned water utility that ensures the treatment and delivery of high-quality drinking water for over 475,000 residents. They are looking to hire a Planning Engineer to perform professional engineering work associated with the planning and operation of water treatment, supply, and distribution system facilities, with responsibilities including technical planning studies, developing capital improvement plans, and providing engineering services.

WaterWater PurificationWater Transportation

Responsibilities

Using independent judgment and initiative perform complex technical planning studies by developing and utilizing water system computer models to evaluate the capacity of the water distribution system; recommend new supply and distribution facilities; determine facility requirements for new development; analyze the impact of new growth on the existing system; analyze/optimize energy use; and determine specific equipment requirements, capacities and operating criteria

Furnish engineering services to TMWA in accordance with current standard of care for professional engineers and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

Assist in development of capital improvement plans; evaluate, recommend, justify and prioritize improvements; prepare accurate budget level project cost estimates

Perform a wide range of graphic system duties involving the preparation and plotting of GIS and/or CAD designs and drawings to produce maps, charts, drawings, and other geographic information for reports, presentations and permit applications

Update and maintain facility data sheets and on-line information for pump stations, well pumping facilities, storage tanks and pressure regulating stations; maintain and update water use data

Integrate metered use data and SCADA data to calibrate water system computer models

Coordinate new business planning work between Project Coordinators and Engineering Department

Participate in project meetings with developers, engineers, contractors and other TMWA personnel

Make presentations and represent TMWA before regulatory and permitting agencies and the public

Provide technical support to Operations personnel and establish system operating criteria and facility requirements

Provide support to New Business personnel; prepare and submit facility plans and design reports; review and comment on applicant designs and insure compliance with TMWA and industry standards

Perform related duties and responsibilities as require or requested

Qualification

Civil EngineeringWater System ModelingGIS MappingAutoCADHydraulic CalculationsWater Distribution SystemsEngineering EconomicsTeamworkCommunication SkillsTime Management

Required

Four to eight years of increasingly responsible experience involving professional civil engineering work in the design of water system facilities; operation of water distribution systems; modeling and analysis of water distribution systems; or a closely related field is required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is required

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language including reading, writing, and speaking English

A valid Nevada (or California - depending on state of residency) Driver License at time of hire and continuing thereafter and ability to maintain insurability under TMWA's vehicle insurance policy

A Civil or Mechanical Professional Engineering license is required. Must obtain State of Nevada Civil or Mechanical Professional Engineering registration within six months of employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation during hire and periodically thereafter during employment

This position is considered a safety sensitive position and employment is contingent upon the results of drug and/or alcohol testing which includes screening for marijuana. The presence of marijuana or other screened for substances on any employment related substance test may result in a refusal to hire or termination of employment

Knowledge of civil engineering and hydraulics including booster and source pumping equipment

Knowledge of the operation of water treatment, supply and distribution systems including storage facilities

Knowledge of the development, use and calibration of water system computer models and modeling software

Knowledge of water distribution system construction methods, techniques and materials

Knowledge of principles of engineering economics methods and techniques

Knowledge of principles of GIS mapping and computer aided design

Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers, printers, plotters, copiers, etc

Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations

Knowledge of pertinent company, industry and professional standards

Skill/Ability to effectively manage time and multiple assignments to meet required deadlines

Skill/Ability to analyze and solve complex hydraulic problems

Skill/Ability to utilize Excel and other proprietary software to develop and perform complex hydraulic calculations in support of water system facility designs or facility plans

Skill/Ability to utilize AutoCAD and InfoWater to develop, utilize and maintain water system computer models

Skill/Ability to interpret design drawings; write contract documents and technical specifications

Skill/Ability to operate a variety of computer equipment and software relative to the assigned area of responsibility

Skill/Ability to respond to requests and inquiries from developers, engineers, contractors and the general public

Skill/Ability to professionally represent TMWA in meetings with outside agencies and make presentations as required

Skill/Ability to provide effective supervision, direction and leadership for lower level staff

Skill/Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Skill/Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Skill/Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Skill/Ability to be punctual regarding work hours established by TMWA

Skill/Ability to be mentally and physically alert during working hours

Preferred

Certification as a State of Nevada Water Distribution and/or Treatment Operator at Grade 1, 2, or 3 is desired based on level of engineering work performed