Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Under general supervision, performs sub-professional engineering work in connection with operations, maintenance, design, construction, surveys, scheduling reviews, and inspection of materials and workmanship on projects at water reclamation plants, pumping stations, intercepting sewers and stormwater management projects. May supervise sub-professional personnel.

Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are designed to be descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents may complete one or all of the job duties listed or tasks of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Assigns, supervises and reviews work; enforces District guidelines and policy; assists in resolving grievances; recommends actions determining employment status such as hiring, transfer, promotion or discharge.
• Assists in the preparation of designs, layouts and specifications; reviews contract submittals; reviews or prepares cost estimates.
• Assists in supervising construction activities including the planning and scheduling of water reclamation construction, the monitoring of construction schedules and the inspection and testing of construction work and materials for conformity with District specifications and safety requirements; oversees or participates in equipment installation; prepares construction progress reports.
• Monitors the maintenance of District buildings and grounds; administers building and grounds maintenance/service contracts; plans and oversees the performance of contracted laborers for conformance to contract specifications.
• Develops and supervises solids application programs; administers land lease permit programs; prepares permit proposals and monitors permit payments.
• Under supervision, plans and directs biosolids receiving, drying and shipping operations for a designated area, monitors activities and site conditions.
• Inspects and tests sanitary sewer construction/rehabilitation of a complex nature; inspects installation of green infrastructure and stormwater detention facilities.
• Responds to questions about specific issued Watershed Management Ordinance permits and facilitates closeout of permits.
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of wastewater facilities; checks system and equipment conditions; organizes, inspects and supervises maintenance and operations projects; identifies and resolves problems; assists in the adjustment or revision of equipment.
• Leads surveying activities and the recording of survey information.
• Maintains records; prepares, reviews or assists in preparing reports documenting section activity or project status.
• Performs standard tests and checks of a complex nature; assembles and evaluates data; prepares various technical reports and maintains records.
• Confers with District personnel, contractors and the general public to communicate District requirements, coordinate activities and resolve problem areas; assists in the preparation of related correspondence.

• Presents recommendations regarding budget requirements; monitors equipment and supply needs and prepares work orders and purchase requisitions.
• Assists with training of Engineering Technician IIIs and IVs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Positions in this classification involve a combination of office work and work in the field. Office work is performed in a typical office environment and requires the use of standard office equipment including computers.  Field work is performed outside the office and may involve exposure to a variety of operating mechanical equipment and loud noise and/or noxious odors.  May include working in all types of weather conditions throughout the plant facility and collection system. May involve working in close proximity to or in conjunction with construction activities and heavy equipment. May include confined space entry.

• Thorough knowledge of geometry, college algebra and trigonometry.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering measuring devices, instruments, laboratory and sampling equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of construction management and construction technology.
• Considerable knowledge of GPS and GIS.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of wastewater engineering.
• Some knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of surveying practices and procedures.
• Skill in using computer software such as Word, Excel, mapping software, as well as email and meetings applications. 
• Ability to utilize word processors, spreadsheets, database managers and similar applications.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to layout, inspect and supervise plant construction projects as assigned.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications for District personnel and contractors.
• Ability to understand and interpret detailed construction schedules prepared by the critical path method.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and five years of sub-professional engineering experience.

College or technical training beyond high school in engineering, construction management, construction technology or mathematics may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• One year of service with the District as an Engineering Technician IV.
• Civil service status as an Engineering Technician IV.