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New Business Engineer

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Reno, NV

Reno, NV

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$104k - $157k/yr Full time AutoCAD Cad Design Design

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Job Description

New Business Engineer supports planning and design review for new development water system facilities.

Responsibilities

Conduct technical planning studies using water system computer models to evaluate distribution system capacity.
Recommend new supply and distribution facilities; identify facility requirements for new development.
Analyze the effects of new growth on the existing system and define specific equipment requirements, capacities, and operating criteria.
Review applicant-submitted water facility designs for new or modified water service in line with TMWA and NAC standards.
Provide design comments to applicants consistent with TMWA new business goals and objectives.
Ensure TMWA facility charges are assessed appropriately and accurately.
Support development of capital improvement plans by evaluating, selecting, justifying, and prioritizing improvements.
Prepare accurate project cost estimates and budget projections.
Perform GIS/CAD-based system duties, including preparation and plotting of GIS and/or CAD designs and drawings for maps, charts, drawings, and geographic information used in reports, presentations, and permit applications.
Integrate metered use data and SCADA data to calibrate water system computer models.
Coordinate new business planning activities between Project Coordinators and the Engineering department.
Participate in project meetings with developers, engineers, contractors, and other TMWA personnel.
Provide support to Operations personnel, including establishing system operating criteria and facility requirements.
Support TMWA departments involved in the new business process including metering, billing, backflow, and inspection.
Respond to customer inquiries regarding pressure or flow.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Requirements

4 to 12 years of increasingly responsible experience (based on level) in professional engineering work for water system facilities design; water distribution system operations; modeling and analysis of water distribution systems or a closely related field.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field), required.
Working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Must hold a valid Nevada driver’s license, or a valid driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence if residing in another state within a commutable distance (including students).
Must meet and maintain eligibility for coverage under TMWA’s vehicle insurance requirements.
Civil or Mechanical Professional Engineering license required.
Obtain State of Nevada Civil or Mechanical Professional Engineering license within six months of employment.
Certification as a State of Nevada Water Distribution and/or Treatment Operator at Grade 1, 2, or 3 is desired based on level of engineering work performed.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background investigation during hire and periodically thereafter.
Safety sensitive position: employment is contingent upon drug and/or alcohol testing, including screening for marijuana; presence of marijuana or other screened substances may result in refusal to hire or termination.
Knowledge areas include civil engineering and hydraulics (including booster pumping equipment), operation of water treatment/supply/distribution systems (including storage facilities), water system computer model development/use/calibration, engineering economics, GIS mapping and computer-aided design, and water distribution system construction methods, techniques, and materials.
Ability to perform hydraulic analyses and calculations and prepare clear, concise reports.
Ability to write and interpret design drawings, contract documents, and technical specifications.
Ability to utilize Excel and other proprietary software to perform complex hydraulic calculations supporting water system facility designs or facility plans.
Ability to utilize ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and InfoWater to develop, utilize, and maintain water system computer models.
Ability to operate computer equipment and software relevant to assigned responsibilities.
Ability to respond to requests from developers, engineers, contractors, and the general public; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Maintain effective working relationships and be punctual regarding TMWA work hours.
Be mentally and physically alert during working hours.

Technologies

GIS
CAD
SCADA
GIS mapping
ArcGIS
AutoCAD
InfoWater
Excel

Location: Reno, NV (onsite)

Salary: USD 103,591 - 156,672 per yearly

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