SUMMARY:

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for engineering design, construction administration and project execution. This position reports to the Managing Engineer and is an integral part of NSU’s wastewater treatment and water reuse projects primarily in the New Jersey and New York Service Areas with additional support provided nationwide. The salary depends on skills and experience; we offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending account, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and AFLAC coverage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practice in a specific practice area.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Design a complete project, system, component, or process.
• Prepares complete project documents.
• Designs and conducts experiments, and analyzes and interprets data.
• Formulates and solves problems.
• Assigns tasks to and directs engineers, technicians, and administrative staff.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspect of the engineering work.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
• Receives general direction on key objectives.
• Receives guidance when necessary on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspect of engineering assignments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises 0-2 employees within the New Jersey Engineering department(s).
• Coordinates consultants, vendors and subcontractors as needed based on project requirements.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• 5-10 years of engineering design experience with an emphasis on 10,000 gpd to 10 MGD wastewater treatment facilities. Water reuse and energy recovery system experience preferred.
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations required:
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) License
• Computer skills required:
  • Auto CAD and Revit Proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite

COMPETENCIES:

• Design – Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Occasionally required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment)
• Occasionally exposed to very loud noise (example: jack hammer work)

EQUIPMENT:

• Computer and/or tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, and computer printer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Natural Systems Utilities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NSU complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.