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North Texas Municipal Water
Professional Engineer - Water Resources
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What they do
A Water or Wastewater Engineer specializes in the treatment and management of contaminated water. Designs sewage systems and water treatment plants.
$95,500 / year median in Texas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees' financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD! Position Summary The Professional Engineer (Water Resources) assists in all matters pertaining to water resources, including coordinating raw water pumping operations, monitoring lake and river levels, and maintaining water accounting plans. Acts as a project manager for assigned projects and studies in the Water System. Responsible for quality control review of Water System projects managed by the Engineering department. Generates and maintains assigned operational and regulatory reports and supports regulatory permitting activities. Investigates challenges and offers solutions to optimize operation of the Water System. Job Responsibilities Acts as liaison between Water Resources and multiple internal departments including Water and Wastewater Operations, Engineering & Permitting, Environmental, Controls (SCADA), Information Technology, Procurement and Finance. Participates in Engineering design meetings, studies and construction progress meetings managed by the Engineering department as needed. Reviews studies, designs plans prepared by others for completeness and accuracy as a quality control function. Generates assigned operational and regulatory reports such as raw water accounting plans, Water Consumption Reports and TCEQ Surface Water Reports. Assists with administration and management of water supply permits and contracts. Assists with the coordination and implementation of operational procedures related to the Raw Water Operations Plan and the Water Resource and Emergency Management Plan. Assists with regulatory permitting activities for existing and new water supplies. Serves as project manager for assigned projects and studies in the Water System. Collects, analyzes and maintains Water System data and other information for distribution to NTMWD staff and outside entities. Assists in preparation of the Water System's annual budgets. Participates in the development and implementation of strategic Water System initiatives. Serves as a liaison with the public, Member and Customer Cities, prospective water customers, and regulatory regional partners as requested. Presents information on Water System activities to various internal and external groups as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.