Fairfax Water
Planning Engineer I - Iii
Job Location
Fairfax, VA, United States
Job Description
*Description*
Under close supervision of the Chief, System Planning, assists with engineering studies, hydraulic analysis, and other tasks necessary to support operation of and long-range planning for Fairfax Water's transmission and distribution facilities.
*Examples of Duties*
* Conducting preliminary engineering studies and hydraulic analysis to establish the need, feasibility, function and priority of various system improvements such as pumping stations, storage facilities, or transmission mains.
* Supporting Update and maintenance of Fairfax Water's system hydraulic model including:
* Performing updated from Fairfax Water's enterprise GIS using automated methods.
* Validating model performance against historical SCADA information.
* Performing detailed studies and analyses aimed at providing a justification for capital improvements to existing and future water supply facilities, including evaluation of alternative scenarios.
* Preparing cost and justification information for Fairfax Water's Capital Improvement Program.
* Supporting update and maintenance of Fairfax Water's System Master Plan.
* Reviewing design documents to include plans, specifications, project schedules, expenses and reports on assigned projects.
* Supporting design activities with various consulting engineering firms.
* Furnishing consultants with hydraulic system information as needed.
* Assisting Short Range Planning with fire flow analyses and review of site development plans.
* Identification of opportunities to coordinate Fairfax Water system improvements with planned highway or other construction projects.
* Updating Fairfax Water's demand projections, including obtaining population information, trending historic water use, and evaluating various approaches to developing demand projections.
* Preparing information to develop operating guidelines to support optimization of Fairfax Water's transmission and distribution system.
* Preparing and updating project tracking spreadsheets, databases, and schedules.
* Attending meetings, conferences, and preparing reports.
* Performing other duties as assigned or required.
*Typical Qualifications*
* Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental or Infrastructure Engineering or related field.
* F.E. (Fundamental of Engineering) Certificate or the ability to obtain within one year.
* Knowledge of the theory and practices of civil engineering relating to the design and construction of public water supply facilities.
* Knowledge of hydraulics, GIS, and computer modeling techniques.
* Ability to write reports, specifications, and contract documents.
* Ability to make accurate computations and notes.
* Ability to collect and compile research data.
* Ability to work proficiently in hydraulic analysis.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.
* Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.
Location: Fairfax, VA, US
Posted Date: 9/21/2024
Under close supervision of the Chief, System Planning, assists with engineering studies, hydraulic analysis, and other tasks necessary to support operation of and long-range planning for Fairfax Water's transmission and distribution facilities.
*Examples of Duties*
* Conducting preliminary engineering studies and hydraulic analysis to establish the need, feasibility, function and priority of various system improvements such as pumping stations, storage facilities, or transmission mains.
* Supporting Update and maintenance of Fairfax Water's system hydraulic model including:
* Performing updated from Fairfax Water's enterprise GIS using automated methods.
* Validating model performance against historical SCADA information.
* Performing detailed studies and analyses aimed at providing a justification for capital improvements to existing and future water supply facilities, including evaluation of alternative scenarios.
* Preparing cost and justification information for Fairfax Water's Capital Improvement Program.
* Supporting update and maintenance of Fairfax Water's System Master Plan.
* Reviewing design documents to include plans, specifications, project schedules, expenses and reports on assigned projects.
* Supporting design activities with various consulting engineering firms.
* Furnishing consultants with hydraulic system information as needed.
* Assisting Short Range Planning with fire flow analyses and review of site development plans.
* Identification of opportunities to coordinate Fairfax Water system improvements with planned highway or other construction projects.
* Updating Fairfax Water's demand projections, including obtaining population information, trending historic water use, and evaluating various approaches to developing demand projections.
* Preparing information to develop operating guidelines to support optimization of Fairfax Water's transmission and distribution system.
* Preparing and updating project tracking spreadsheets, databases, and schedules.
* Attending meetings, conferences, and preparing reports.
* Performing other duties as assigned or required.
*Typical Qualifications*
* Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental or Infrastructure Engineering or related field.
* F.E. (Fundamental of Engineering) Certificate or the ability to obtain within one year.
* Knowledge of the theory and practices of civil engineering relating to the design and construction of public water supply facilities.
* Knowledge of hydraulics, GIS, and computer modeling techniques.
* Ability to write reports, specifications, and contract documents.
* Ability to make accurate computations and notes.
* Ability to collect and compile research data.
* Ability to work proficiently in hydraulic analysis.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.
* Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.
Location: Fairfax, VA, US
Posted Date: 9/21/2024
Contact Information
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