Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Engineer, Water Distribution
Post Date
1/7/2020
Expiration Date
3/6/2020
Details:
Responsible for all aspects of the design and installation of water, steam, and chilled water distribution projects. Projects may be initiated by the BWL, or by customer request. The scope of projects may range from meter changes to the installation of new large-diameter mains.
Essential Functions
*Performs engineering and technical design for new and modified water, steam and chilled water distribution system projects.
*Supports programmed water, steam and chilled water distribution system maintenance.
*Customer intake and project initiation: Communicates BWL requirements to customers, and coordinates with customer's project team in all aspects of the work.
*Develops plans and/or performs plan review and approval to ensure proposed design meets the requirements of the BWL and EGLE, including the modeling of water systems to meet proposed design. Responsible for submitting water distribution project plans to the EGLE for permitting.
*Prepares specifications, contracts, evaluation of bids, and contract administration. Manages contractor work, and purchases materials as required.
*Coordinates with other BWL Departments (e.g., Property Management, Accounting, Purchasing and Warehousing, etc.), and other entities impacted by the BWL's work (e.g., Consumers Energy, City of Lansing Public Service, MDOT), and governmental agencies (e.g., City of Lansing, the State of Michigan) as required to complete the project; including obtaining permits.
*For Customer initiated work: Administers service agreements with the customer and contractors as required; including collecting payment and bonds, reviewing material submittals, project cost tracking and reporting, and reconciliation upon completion. Utilizes approved methods for tracking and managing work. Manages own projects including schedule projections, planning of projects, engineering, estimating, monitoring, reconciliation, deadlines/ timeframes and other duties related to project management.
*Assists in the development of procedures and design standards for water, steam, and chilled water distribution systems.
*Writes documents, reports and conducts oral presentations.
*Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment for all field work. Attends training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL or government agency such as MIOSHA.
Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering; minimum of 2 years' experience in design, construction and project management of water, steam or chilled systems; valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. This position requires skills and abilities in leadership, initiative, decision making, negotiations, analytical analysis, problem solving, conflict resolution, public speaking, acting with integrity, and clear and concise communication.
Preferred: experience in design, construction, project management and maintenance of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Ability to retrieve data from computerized, typed and written sources. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with internal teams or external agencies. Occasional walking, climbing and traversing over various terrains to inspect construction sites and existing facilities. Moderate stooping, crouching and kneeling to stake or survey construction sites. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. of field equipment and tools. Must have transportation to off-site locations for meetings on demand. Occasionally required to enter confined spaces.
Normal office environment with periodic field exposure including dirt and dust.
Comments:
SKILL FAMILY: Engineering & Scientific, Grades 2-4 ($52,900-$103,000)
Access BWL job application and upload cover letter and resume at https://mi-lbwl.civicplushrms.com/
THE BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Employer:
Lansing Board of Water & Light
Contact:
Lisa Benson
Address:
P.O. Box 13007
Lansing, MI 48901
Work Phone:
517-702-6546
Fax:
517-702-6638
Email:
lisa.benson@lbwl.com
Website:
https://www.lbwl.com/