Engineer 1

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Engineer 1

Salary

$80,810.37 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

24346E

Department

Metro Water Services

Opening Date

05/09/2024

Closing Date

5/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

Nashville’s Metro Water Services is seeking experienced professional engineers, in the role as an Engineer 1. Positions are available in the Development Services, Water/Wastewater Operations, Stormwater and Engineering Divisions. These positions will utilize their technical expertise in activities associated with review of, and development of plans, specifications and other construction related documents for infrastructure projects.

Employees at Metro Water Services (MWS) work around the clock to supply, treat, manage, and protect our water resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of all who live, work, and play in our community. Our dedicated, diverse workforce provides high quality drinking water and the best in wastewater treatment, storm water management, and waste collection services for our customers in the Nashville-Davidson County area. Our employees work together to service more than 210,000 water and 216,000 sewer accounts along with over 150,000 curbside waste collection customers. We are looking for highly engaged individuals to join our team.

Typical Duties

• Performs technical engineering review for new development and redevelopment in the Metro Water Services’ service area applying associated industry, regulatory (Federal, State and Local), Metro Government and public health and safety standards.

• Assures water and sewer projects are built in compliance to plans and specifications.

• Assures all regulatory protocols, including disinfection, are adhered to during construction.

• Manages design and construction contracts associated with water/sewer/stormwater infrastructure and treatment facilities.

• Assists in developing water and sewer master plans using hydraulic models.

• Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates for stormwater infrastructure, sanitary sewer systems, water collection and distribution systems, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.

• Reviews, coordinates, negotiates, approves, and documents construction project field changes.

• Responds to inquiries from contractors, consultants, citizens, legislators, and other Metro Departments / MWS Divisions.

• Coordinates with other Metro Water Service (MWS) Divisions, Metro Departments and/or agencies on infrastructure-related projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university, Professional Engineering License and four (4) years of post-degree engineering experience.

OR

Professional Engineering License and four (4) years of engineering experience.

NOTE: A Professional Engineering License from any state is required to apply for this position however, a Tennessee Professional Engineering License must be obtained prior to completion of the six-month probationary period.

License Requirement:

Valid Driver License

Professional Engineer’s License

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis in Environmental or Water Resources

• An understanding of engineering principles including the review, design, and construction of water and sewer infrastructure

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

Do you have a valid Driver License?

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• No

  02

  Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited college or university?

• Yes

• No

  03

  If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below.

  04

  Do you have a Professional Engineering License?

• Yes

• No

  05

  How many years of post-degree engineering experience do you have?

• None

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four or more years

  06

  Briefly describe your engineering experience as it related to review, design, and construction of water and sewer infrastructure. If none "n/a"

  Required Question

Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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