Buffalo Sewer Authority · 1 day ago
Associate Engineer
Buffalo Sewer Authority is seeking an Associate Engineer to perform highly difficult professional engineering work within a major phase of an engineering program. The role involves planning, design, construction supervision, and technical review of various engineering projects, while supervising subordinate staff and ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Coordinates the activities of a major phase of an engineering program
Plans, assigns and supervises the engineering and technical staff in various phases of the program/project
Reviews designs, plans and specifications for quality, effectiveness, technical accuracy and compliance with department standards and policies
Participates in the development, evaluation, implementation and revising maintenance and engineering policies, procedures and standards
Personally prepares specifications for complex projects, parts of projects or an unusual engineering activity which would require a more comprehensive and extensive knowledge of engineering principles
Reviews inspection reports to monitor inspection and construction, identify problems and conduct field inspections to resolve problems
Supervises the preparation and analysis of a wide variety of engineering statistics, data, designs, charts, records and reports
Submits reports as requested
Acts as advisor to engineering and technical staff
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Continuous and permanent status as a Senior Engineer for one year and possession a current Professional Engineer's License issued by the State of New York that must be presented at time of filing application and be maintained for duration of employment
Continuous and permanent status as a Senior Engineer for three years and possession of a Master's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or a closely related Engineering field, that must be presented at time of filing application
Possession of a current Professional Engineer's License issued by the State of New York that must be presented at time of filing application and maintained for duration of employment
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or a closely related Engineering field and two years of full-time engineering experience
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Engineering Technology or a closely related Engineering field and three years of full-time engineering experience
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
Thorough knowledge of engineering economics and research
Thorough knowledge of the principles of construction, maintenance, and design of sewers, water mains, streets and related structures
Good knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations and policies governing or impacting on civil engineering design and construction
Administrative supervision
Ability to prepare complex plans, designs, specifications and narrative technical material
Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and evaluate design, construction and maintenance programs
Ability to establish project and work priorities
Ability to express engineering concepts and decisions in drawings, designs, specifications and verbally
Ability to establish effective working relationships with others
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Benefits
Generous family healthcare at little or no cost to you, including:
Medical, Vision and Dental Coverages
Life Insurance (basic and supplemental)
Tuition reimbursement for continuing certifications, licensures and college courses
Membership into the New York State retirement and pension system
457b – New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
Substantial leave time, including:
Vacation, personal leave and sick leave days
14 paid holidays annually
Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members
Company
Buffalo Sewer Authority
Buffalo Sewer is a New York State public benefit corporation created in 1935 to “relieve the Niagara River, Buffalo River, and Lake Erie from pollution by the sewage and waste of the city and relieving city from inadequate sanitary and stormwater drainage and for the sanitary disposal or treatment of the sewage thereof.” Buffalo Sewer may accept, treat and dispose of the sewage and waste of all municipal corporations in Erie County.