Assistant Civil Engineer

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.nnSummary: nAs a Resident Inspector, provides construction inspection and administration for construction and/or rehabilitation improvements of Waterworks and Wastewater facilities and infrastructure.nnPosting Period: Location: , MA Salary: Work Schedule: nnKey ResponsibilitiesnnActs as a resident inspector on construction projects. Monitors and documents contractor compliance with construction documents, MWRA policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable engineering standards. nKeeps a daily diary for each construction contract, recording contractual work related to the project, construction photographs, weather conditions, and list of visitors, change orders and claims in accordance with MWRA procedures.nMaintains project files for the construction contract. Ensures all project documentation is complete, up-to-date, and in accordance with MWRA policies and procedures. nAssists the Resident Engineer as needed, including maintaining a quantity control ledger, review of partial and final pay estimates and daily, weekly and monthly reports. nPrepares accurate redlined drawings for record drawings. nComputes quantities for completed construction, reviews and calculates project cost estimates and computes data for periodic reports and records.nCoordinates construction with pertinent Authority departments and concerned public agencies.nPrepares and maintains red line drawings and sketches, documenting actual construction work.nReviews plans of small projects for bidability and constructability.nPerforms computations or checks computations and plans made by others for accuracy; estimates materials quantities and project costs, reviews contractors' payment requests and makes recommendation for payment.nPerforms related duties as required.nnnRequired QualificationsnnA Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or related field; andnAt least two (2) years technical or professional experience in civil engineering work such as construction, survey, design, hydraulics, structural, highway architecture, soils and materials; ornAny equivalent combination of education and experience.nA valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License or equivalent from another state.nnnKnowledge and AbilitiesnnA thorough knowledge of the heavy construction industry. Technical skills and knowledge of construction methods.nSkill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.nAbility to effectively manage construction contract involving complex and varying technical problems.nExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.nnnTools and Equipment UsednOffice machines as normally associated with a professional office environment, including the use of telephones, personal computers, word processing and business and construction software, email, videoconference applications, copiers, scanners and fax machines.nnPhysical DemandsnThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.nnWork EnvironmentnThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings and moderately quiet in an office setting. Position is not eligible for telework.nnSupervision Received and ExercisednWorks under the general supervision of the Construction Coordinator.Exercises close supervision over field employees including Staff Engineers.nnOther Position Information PCR:Division: OperationsDepartment: Engineering and ConstructionUnion/Grade: MOSES (Unit 9)/Grade 21nnMassachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.