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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Canton Facilities Engineer

Canton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $117K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Canton Facilities Engineer for the City of Canton Water Reclamation Facility. This role involves professional engineering work related to wastewater treatment and facility projects, requiring strong technical judgment and collaboration with various stakeholders.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the WRF Superintendent in planning, design and construction of departmental projects including preparation of preliminary engineering reports, detailed construction plans, specifications, construction management, etc

Responsible for all aspects of creating, directing and managing various departmental projects such as: Plant process control and optimization; energy use optimization; asset management, preventative maintenance including a thorough knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, hydraulics, controls, and piping; budgeting; establishing and reviewing requests for professional engineering qualifications; staff training programs, engineering drawings, etc

Establishes criteria for design and construction of departmental projects

Coordinates projects with other city departments and public and private agencies

Schedules and supervises departmental construction projects

Reviews with others as necessary the project plans, construction specifications, materials testing requirements, safety standards, shop drawings, quantity measurements, change orders, etc

Reviews all necessary reports and projects to ensure that necessary procedures are performed to conform with appropriate rules, regulations and standards

Reviews construction plans and specifications prepared by consulting engineers and others

Ensures city, state, and federal requirements are complied with

Assists in the planning and monitoring of budgetary operations of the department

Prepares and maintains records and reports

Makes recommendations to the WRF Superintendent regarding the departmental budget

Prepares budgets and rates studies

Prepares loan and grant applications

Assists the WRF Superintendent in establishing departmental goals, objectives, long-range planning, project prioritization, capital improvement planning, etc

Keeps abreast of industry wide best business practices through trade magazines, journals, and involvement in various professional organizations including the Water Environment Association, and engineering societies

Represents WRF before City Council, City Administration, employee organizations, professional organizations, the press, and civic groups

May be required to give public presentations to these various groups and others concerning departmental interests

Attend and participate in meetings concerning departmental issues

Participates in training WRF employees

Qualification

Professional Engineer certificationWastewater treatment knowledgeEngineering design skillsAutoCADSCADA systemsG.I.S. softwarePublic speakingTechnical report writingTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Applicants must be a U. S. Citizen or have a permanent resident card

Applicants must be a High School graduate or possess a G.E.D. and be at least 18 years of age

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in sanitary engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field and extensive professional engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Current registration as a Professional Engineer with the State of Ohio Board of registration for professional Engineers and Surveyors, and a minimum of one year at the advanced professional level in engineering work is required

The Facilities Engineer must maintain his/her Professional Engineer certification in good standing

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications for a wide variety of public systems, methods, and techniques

Knowledge of construction materials and of approved standards of safety as related to designs and specifications

Ability to instruct subordinate personnel in proper work methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of public works projects

Skill in the use of engineering and surveying instruments and equipment

Ability to prepare technical administrative reports

Ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software including but not limited to Power Point, spreadsheets, graphing, drawing, modeling, AutoCADD, SCADA, and G.I.S

Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot, and develop workable solutions

Ability to present ideas effectively, orally, and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, city employees, other agencies, and the general public