Engineering Technician

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AECOM is actively seeking a self-motivated Water and Sewer System Technician of experience to be located in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. Our local office provides opportunities throughout the Midwest in potable water leak detection, flow monitoring, sanitary sewer condition assessment and rehabilitation, hydraulic modeling, construction, and sanitary sewer/pump station/conveyance improvements. In addition to local projects, AECOM provides opportunities to work on projects throughout the country as local office leaders share work amongst offices.

Adding to that, AECOM provides access to national experts to provide guidance and leadership on projects.

The ideal candidate will have some background in planning and studies on sewer and water systems, condition assessment, and asset management.

• Applying proven experience in investigative tasks on various sewer and water studies, including water distribution system leak detection, condition assessments, sewer system infiltration and inflow investigations and illicit discharge detection projects.
• Developing and formulating cost-effective, technical solutions to client problems on assigned projects.
• Initial efforts will involve field work with eventual development in proposal preparation, budgeting, system analysis, and report writing. Some travel will be required during the performance of the field work.
• Communicating and working with other project team members and various client representatives to provide quality service to clients and to ensure that all documentation conforms to client/company standards.
• Collaborating with other groups across AECOM offices
• Performs a variety of tasks in support of the engineering staff.
• Monitors and documents conformance with quality, performance, safety, and/or code requirements.
• Activities may include assisting with engineering calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and engineering installations for compliance with specifications, and maintaining project documentation.
• General understanding of procedures, company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
• Performs routine duties; viewed as fully competent within limits of experience

• HS and 2 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
• Valid US driver’s license

• Associates Degree
• Good attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, strong interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong computer skills with ability to learn new technical software applications
• Technical skills in documenting field investigation results with a strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of programs and strong familiarity with CAD and/or GIS.
• Familiarity with sewer collection systems and water distribution systems
• Knowledgeable of local, state and federal regulations related to sewer and water systems.
• Experience in water and sewer evaluation studies.
• Experience in working with Wisconsin regulatory agencies

• We are willing to train applicants on these different technologies and inspection techniques.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.
• Occasional shift changes from day and night and travel to other project locations, including overnight stays are required.
• Frequent loading and unloading of field equipment from vehicles.
• Frequent lifting and opening of sewer manholes.
• Frequent work in outdoor areas with outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, and in close proximity to moving traffic.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $25 to $32.

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