Boston University

Water/Wastewater Project Engineer II

Boston University$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program.
  • 8-10 years of experience in a specialized discipline.
  • Proficient in discipline-specific design software.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Strong presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Project Manager by executing project management tasks such as developing estimates and scope.
  • Provide design status updates to the Project Manager.
  • Track and manage budgets for discipline tasks.
  • Oversee sub-tasks within their engineering discipline.
  • Execute quality control and assurance plans as per the PMP.
  • Delegate project tasks effectively to team members.
  • Coach and mentor design staff throughout the design process.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with opportunities for mentorship and coaching.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects with significant client interaction.
  • Development opportunities for leadership skills in team management.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position summary: Responsible for leading the engineering design for tasks or sub-tasks in a specialized discipline by using basic project management and advanced knowledge of general engineering principles. Coordinates with design and other project engineers to efficiently complete project goals delivered on schedule, budget, and of quality.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Supporting overall Project Manager by executing project management responsibilities for respective discipline, including, developing hours estimates, scope, etc.
  • Provide design status updates to the Project Manager.
  • Track the budgets of discipline task(s).
  • Oversee sub-tasks within their respective discipline for a project.
  • Executing quality control and quality assurance plans as provided by the PMP for project.
  • Delegate project tasks to project team members.
  • Coaching/mentoring design staff through the design process.
  • Provide consultative services to the client(s), including attending client meetings, providing timely updates, and appropriate solutions to meet their expectations.
  • Collaborate and manage project sub-consultants and other internal disciplines
  • Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
  • Perform alternative studies, evaluate impacts, develop and finalize reports for client.
  • Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
  • Design projects using advanced discipline knowledge, client specifications and guidelines using design software and drawing tools.
  • Perform or check design computations
  • Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
  • Coordinate with internal team members to ensure alignment and project completion by the defined deadline and established quality.
  • Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department
  • (If Manages Others) Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities:
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • 8 or 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline
  • Proficient in discipline specific design software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Written and communication skills
  • Presentation skills

Qualifications preferred:
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Professional Engineer License

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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