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Civil Engineer Water/Wastewater
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A Water or Wastewater Engineer specializes in the treatment and management of contaminated water. Designs sewage systems and water treatment plants.
$96,811 / year median in Maryland
+8% projected growth
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Civil Engineer Water/Wastewater
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- Preparing engineering designs for water distribution and wastewater collection systems
- Performing engineering calculations for pipelines, utility systems, grading, and drainage
- Conducting utility investigations, field visits, and condition assessments
- Coordinating with surveyors, geotechnical engineers, utility companies, and permitting agencies
- Developing construction plans, profiles, specifications, and technical reports
- Preparing cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and engineer's opinions of probable construction cost
- Supporting permitting activities with local, state, and federal agencies
- Reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and contractor requests during construction
- Participating in construction meetings and field inspections
- Coordinating with CAD designers and technical staff to produce quality construction documents
- Verifying compliance with applicable engineering standards, client requirements, and quality control procedures
- Maintaining project schedules and assist with project documentation.
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insightglobal/workforce-privacy-policy/.Skills and Requirements- A bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- 3-10 years of experience designing municipal water, wastewater, or utility infrastructure projects
- Proficiency with engineering software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, ArcGIS, WaterCAD, SewerGEMS, and EPANET
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment
- Experience working with WSSC Water, Washington Aqueduct, DC Water, Baltimore City DPW, Prince George's County, and/or Montgomery County
- Experience with water main rehabilitation and replacement, sewer rehabilitation and replacement, pump stations, utility coordination, and related municipal infrastructure improvements
- Experience with construction administration
- Experience with hydraulic modeling
- Experience with Microsoft Project