Civil Engineer

Overview

Under general direction, perform highly responsible civil engineering work.

Environmental Compliance

Essential Functions: Provide technical expertise as part of an environmental compliance team; assist in review Engineering submittals for plan review for pretreatment pollutant control technologies and designs to ensure customers' compliance with federal, state and local regulations; review significant industrial users reports and prepare permits; assist with inspections of sanitary and storm pollution control equipment; review, evaluate and summarize of federal, state and local environmental regulations which may impact the District or its customers; advise District operating units and customers on environmental requirements and coordinate with them to ensure District compliance with requirements; review or prepare required regulatory reports, applications and plans; enforce compliance with District Ordinances; keep detailed records and prepare administrative and technical reports. Perform industrial and other facility wastewater billing investigations; secure, update and process information from industries relating to the volume and strength of wastewater discharges and determination of appropriate billing factors; document and maintain discharge data. Assist in the daily operation of the District's hauled waste program; process and approve/deny special discharge applications.

Additional Responsibilities: May perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Engineering (construction/Design/Environmental Compliance/Planning)

Training and Experience: Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering; and four years of progressively responsible related engineering experience.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills: Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering; comprehensive knowledge of District regulations and procedures applicable to sewer construction; problem solving and communication skills necessary to work effectively with contractors, engineers, developers, municipalities and MSD staff to ensure the successful completion of these projects; considerable knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and design software; extensive skill in reading and interpreting complex engineering plans and specifications; exceptional skill in maintaining records and preparing technical reports; thorough skill in analyzing and integrating data; considerable skill in communicating effectively both in oral and written form; exceptional ability in forming and maintaining effective working relationships.

Special Requirement

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri, or the ability to obtain this license within six months of hire.

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.

Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

Employees of MSD must have a proficient or higher overall rating on last review.