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Summary The Water & Wastewater Designer 1 provides entry-level assistance with the planning and design of water and wastewater systems including pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and other water-related facilities. Duties include assisting with site visits, calculating pressure, flow and capacities, designing underground and above-ground piping systems, selecting and specifying equipment, coordinating with government agencies and other stakeholders, and preparing plans, specifications and estimated costs for project bidding and construction. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, a desire to learn new design concepts, and have good organizational and communication skills. A Water & Wastewater Designer 1 should demonstrate basic proficiency with drafting and design software and be able to quickly learn and apply 2D and 3D design concepts. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary. This position works under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer.Job Responsibilities and Duties To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Software Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - BasicMarket Sector Software (C3D/P3D/GIS/WaterCAD) - BasicTechnical Expertise Basic understanding of technical fundamentalsPerforms basic technical tasks assigned by market sector with oversight from othersMotivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoringTeamwork Team player who mostly functions in a supporting role in a project team setting. Collaborates, listens, takes direction well, and retains information provided. Is motivated to grow skills and help the team.Project Delivery Produces the following under close oversight from others:Basic water and sewer pipeline evaluation and designField data collectionWater and sewer infrastructure sizingBasic hydraulic calculationsProject layoutTechnical memorandaCAD/GIS drawingsStandard detailsReport figuresAlternatives/economic analysisQuantity takeoffsCost estimatingDraft specificationsLimited construction inspection assistanceUnderstanding Budget and Schedule Basic understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Collaborates with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments. Conducts basic monitoring of budget and schedule for simple project tasks assigned.Industry Standards and Regulations Demonstrates basic familiarity with the following design codes:Governing state water/WW rulesAWWA standards (water)Uniform Fire CodeNFPA820 Fire Code for WW Facilities10 state standardsClient Interaction Infrequent direct client interaction. Reads emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes.Other Other duties as assigned.Level of Work/Accountability Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy – work is closely supervised by more senior staff.Supervisory Duties NoEducation and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree requiredYears of experience required: noneYears of experience required with advanced degree: noneCertificates, Licenses, Registrations EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire)Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving recordPhysical Demands The 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 position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)#J-18808-Ljbffr