Engineering Assistant III

WSSC Water -
Laurel, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$56,682 - $96,514 a year

Qualifications

Sewer cameras
Plumbing inspection cameras
Outdoor work experience
Safety regulations
High school diploma or GED
Sanitary sewers
Utility inspection
Quality control
Cleaning
Construction submittals
Confined space entry safety procedures
Pipeline

Full Job Description

The Engineering Assistant III is responsible for performing a wide range of sewer inspections, installing and calibrating sewer flow meters, locating manholes, assisting with analyzing inspection data and other related duties as required.

Essential Functions

Performs field investigations such as manhole inspection, flow isolation, smoke testing, trunk walk and dyed water testing;
Performs and documents closed circuit television (CCTV) inspections of sewer laterals;
Assists with cleaning and CCTV inspections of sewer mains;
Assists with the inspection and cleanup of
sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs);
Performs QA/QC of consultant/contractors’ inspection submittals;
Assists with the reviews of CCTV inspection videos and makes recommendations for rehabilitation, reconstruction and maintenance;
Performs or assists with the installation, calibration, data collection and maintenance of temporary sewer flow monitors and rain gauges;
Ensures that the assigned inspection vehicle is adequately equipped with the proper tools to perform inspections and remains clean and in good condition;
Performs inspection of contractors’ field work, ensuring adherence to the WSSC’s Operations and Maintenance (O & M) Plan and safety regulations;
Assists with traffic control for a variety of sewer inspection projects;
Uses MMIS, GIS, GBA and other software to support the inspection review and sewer rehabilitation programs.
Prepares spreadsheets and sewer plans for CCTV contracts;
Performs inspections in support of sewer surcharge studies.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 90lbs of equipment and work in adverse weather conditions.
Physically able to enter sewer manholes to complete inspections.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of sewer cleaning, CCTV inspections and pipeline material;
Knowledge of the WSSC O & M plan, safety regulations, confined space entry regulations and Emergency Response Plan for SSOs;
Ability to perform field inspections with limited supervision and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees in the Utility Management Group field units and the general public.
Ability to recognize deficiencies in CCTV and trunk walk inspection videos and data and provide constructive feedback to contractors.

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3 years of sub-professional engineering, administrative support or field experience.

Performs field investigations such as manhole inspection, flow isolation, smoke testing, trunk walk and dyed water testing;Performs and documents closed circuit television (CCTV) inspections of sewer laterals;Assists with cleaning and CCTV inspections of sewer mains;Assists with the inspection and cleanup ofsanitary sewer overflows (SSOs);Performs QA/QC of consultant/contractors’ inspection submittals;Assists with the reviews of CCTV inspection videos and makes recommendations for rehabilitation, reconstruction and maintenance.

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