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The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work · 3 weeks ago

Research Engineering Scientist Associate II - Austin, TX

Austin

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$56,000/mo - $60,000/mo

2+ years exp

The University of Texas at Arlington is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge. The Research Engineering Scientist Associate II reviews public water system documents and provides technical assistance to ensure compliance with regulations, while also supporting the team in various engineering and technical reviews.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Assists with reconciliation of public water systems that have engineering report requirements and/or removal of their reduced lead and copper sampling; run water quality reports

Provides technical support to the team by researching resources such as source water assessment and protection (SWAP) files, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and online wells and systems mapping tools; operate map viewers such as Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN), source assessment, and districts

Provides technical assistance to consulting engineers, city and county officials, water system owners and operators, agency staff, the public or other governmental entities

Completes the technical review of plan and specification submittals within the performance target timeframe set by management

Prepares formal correspondence for each plan review during the timeframe set by management (typically 60 days)

Performs other duties assigned

Qualification

TCEQ knowledgeEnvironmental regulationsTechnical reviewsMicrosoft OfficeEngineering degreeCommunication skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in the field of mechanical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, chemistry, public utilities, or related field

Two (2) years of full-time experience performing engineering or technical reviews of public water systems, or six (6) years of an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role

Solid working knowledge of TCEQ and Environmental Protection Agency rules, regulations and procedures related to publicly owned treatment works and pretreatment programs

Skill and knowledge in Microsoft Office

Skill in reviewing and analyzing records; determining proper courses of action; performing basic data entry skills; managing time and assignments to meet deadlines; communicating effectively with internal and external customers; and use of proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to learn, remember, and integrate complex concepts, difficult procedures, or complicated processes

Ability to communicate verbally with clients/customers to gather information &/or explain policies/procedures

Ability to routinely record information such as draft correspondence/reports/documents/policies/procedures, conduct interviews and record information, prepare case narratives, or prepare other lengthy documents using handwritten or mechanical means

Ability to perform visual activities requiring prolonged attention to detail such as editing and proofreading

Ability to hear and understand speech to interact with coworkers/clients/customers on a routine or frequent basis with use of amplifying equipment/hearing aids, if necessary

Ability to travel infrequently (i.e. annually) for activities such as job skills training at a centralized training center

Ability to complete all physical task as needed