Project Engineer - Supervisory

Project Engineer - Supervisory

Metropolitan Utilities District

Provided by Metropolitan Utilities District. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• $/yr - $/yr

Under general supervision, the Project Engineer - Supervisory is responsible for all aspects of project and contract management from inception to completion. This includes supervising a team of Engineer(s) and/or Senior Engineering Technician(s) in administering various programs, and/or water and gas distribution system contract activities. This includes budgeting, design, preparation of contract documents with specifications and bidding. This position is also responsible for the construction phases of larger, complex, high-profile projects or programs either in-house or with a consultant to ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications.

• Required - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, from an ABET accredited Engineering program, preferably in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Required - Minimum of 3 years of experience in Engineering and/or Operations, preferably in Plant Engineering, performing project, contract, and construction management.
• Required - Experience with computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Preferred - Experience with GIS, CAD, and SAP.
• Preferred - Previous supervisory experience.

• Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire
• Required - Licensed Professional Engineer-NSPE in the state of Nebraska or become registered within 1 Year
• Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Operator Qualification (OQ) Rule, thus must acquire and maintain qualifications for all covered tasks assigned to this position under the District’s Operator Qualification Plan. Upon Hire
• Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire

• Working knowledge of gas and water plants, operations, and programs is preferred.
• Ability to provide project, contract, and construction management of multiple projects of all sizes simultaneously and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include, but not limited to, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Databases, GIS, Micro Station CAD, hydraulic modeling, and enterprise-wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers (the public, private entities, other governmental entities), co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and work independently.
• Demonstrated proficiency reading and understanding construction drawings/prints. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Demonstrated attention to detail, project management, organizational and time management skills, while working in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines.
• Handle stresses related to effectively completing the responsibilities of the role.
• The work responsibilities and requirements of this role require employees to be on-site at the designated District facilities a minimum of 80% of the work week.

• The following Essential Function(s) are required of all Project Engineer(s) - Supervisory:
  • Perform comprehensive review of anticipated engineering projects with other internal District Divisions, Departments, Supervisory, and Operational personnel for the purpose of assisting in the preliminary technical and budget estimating aspects of each project.
  • Provide technical expertise and/or assistance with consultants/vendors in performing engineering studies, pre-design reports, and evaluations of product and design alternatives for projects.
  • Develop and/or direct others…