Responsibilities
• Supports engineering projects by adapting and applying engineering principles and
techniques; conducting tests and inspections and preparing calculations and reports.
• Performs general planning and administrative tasks associated with assigned projects;
analyzes and develops or assists in development of project scopes, cost estimates and
schedules; composes, creates, completes and maintain documents, records and
correspondence.
• On assigned projects, assists in reviewing consultants’ drawings and specifications and
verifies compliance with Federal, State and local codes, rules, laws and regulations. Identify
design issues and recommends changes to drawings and specifications.
• Represents department and District in interactions with internal departments, consultants,
contractors and others; attends assigned meetings and takes and distributes pertinent notes
and documentation; compiles information for and corresponds with consultants, contractors
and other departments.
• Responds to requests for information and clarifies and interprets routine to moderately
difficult engineering issues, regulations, codes and requirements; communicates with
supervisor to obtain information; actively participates on project designs teams or in
department and other meetings.
• Determine engineering requirements by conducting inspections and analytical tests;
analyzing and extracting data from data bases; determining root causes and preparing bid
documents.
• Solves engineering problems by collecting and analyzing information; researching, analyzing,
applying, and modifying engineering techniques; recommending solutions; preparing
drawings, schematics, and diagrams; evaluating components, materials, and suppliers;
resolving design integration issues; developing specifications and safety standards;
performing installations.
• Verifies engineering solutions by conducting tests and inspections; building and analyzing
models and simulations; conducting laboratory experiments and measurements.
• Works as part of a District team by communicating essential information; coordinating
actions; obtaining expert input; reviewing open issues and action items; contributing
information to team meetings and reports and overcoming project challenges.
• Meets cost standards by preparing cost-benefit analyses; tracking and reporting expenses.
• Complies with codes and regulations by preparing permit applications, plans and compliance
reports.
• Maintains and improves quality results by completing quality assurance tests; following
standards; studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
• Ensures operation of analytical equipment by calibrating equipment; completing preventive
maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting
malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new
equipment and techniques.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Prepares engineering reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends;
entering data and generating reports and presentations; performing calculations.
• Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging engineering practices;
participating in educational opportunities and professional organizations; reading
professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Enhances engineering and organization reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job
accomplishments.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
• Theories, principles and practices of civil, environmental and general engineering design and
construction.
• Principles and modern techniques of commonly used materials and equipment used in
design, construction and maintenance of various facility and infrastructure projects.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication.
• Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations and District policies and practices
pertinent to areas of responsibility.
• Information technology and computer capabilities applicable to engineering responsibilities.
Ability to:
• Prepare and review engineering designs, plans and specifications.
• Prepare, review and evaluate engineering studies.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, drawings, notes, correspondence and other written
materials.
• Efficiently conduct field and office research and investigations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand, interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, regulations and codes.
• Present technical information clearly, logically and persuasively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course
of work.
• Operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications
appropriate to assigned tasks.
Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements
• Obtain Class IV Treatment and Distribution Water Operator license within one year of hire.
• Obtain Maine EI license within one year of hire.
• A current, valid Class C driver’s license at time of appointment and maintained thereafter in
order to operate a vehicle on District business.
