Engineer II (Vacancy) (Extended)

Columbus Water & Power- Division of Water’s (DOW) Water Supply Engineering (WSE) Section is accepting resumes for a vacant Engineer II position. Under direction, t he Water Supply Engineering Section plans, designs, and constructs new and renovated water supply/water treatment projects related to reservoirs, dams, water treatment plants, groundwater wells, pump stations, and other similar facilities. The position will also serve as the Division of Water’s Dam Safety Coordinator responsible for execution and maintenance of the Division’s Dam Safety Program. To qualify you must have a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer and a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Typical duties include :

• Coordinating work (including but not limited to, dam facility inspections, reports, and submittals) with internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

• Project management of professional consultants across the, and construction phase of CIP projects.

• Oversight of construction contractors for contract conformance.

• Coordinating, tracking, and addressing various dam safety regulatory requirements.

• P erforming related duties as required.

Candidates should have experience in one of the following or similar fields of engineering work :

• Civil

• Dams

• Geotechnical

• Hydrologic

• Hydraulic

• Electrical

• Building mechanical

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Acts as engineer-in-charge of moderately large construction and/or maintenance projects;

Reviews and interprets plans and specifications for equipment, materials, and general construction; evaluates design, schedule, and scope; provides technical advice and recommends changes as required;

Checks work accomplished by subordinates for quality and quantity by using pre-established standards and policies;

Supervises and evaluates professional and technical staff;

Reviews plans and designs prepared by staff and consulting engineers for conformance to plans, contract specifications, federal, state, and City regulations and codes , and sound engineering principles;

Serves as liaison to and communicates information with affected groups such as City departments, inspectors, contractors, developers, design consultants, utility companies, or other participants as it pertains to specific engineering projects;

Represents the division at meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, regional planning and technical committees, commissioners, citizen groups, engineering groups, and other City departments;

Stays abreast of current engineering principles;

Prepares comprehensive technical reports; maintains proper engineering files, including plans and other project management data or documents;

Operates a computer and mapping software to draw and review maps and plans;

Reviews reports, studies, recommendations, and surveys performed by subordinates and/or consulting firms;

Prepares preliminary plans/proposals and specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects.

Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer and one (1) year of professional engineering experience. Substitution(s): Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) and five (5) years of practical engineering experience.

Specialization in the discipline for which appointment is being made may be required for some positions and will be incorporated in the job postings, as appropriate.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

SPECIAL NOTE : Professional experience is defined as responsible and significant engineering work performed after registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). Practical experience is defined as responsible and significant engineering work performed after graduation from an accredited, degreed engineering curriculum. Recruitment #: 26-1047-V4

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 3751

E: [email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer