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Lansing, Michigan, SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the supervision of the Township Engineer, responsible for performing a variety of technical duties in support of civil infrastructure projects including record-keeping.  Project types include, but are not limited to, wastewater collection and treatment, water distribution, parks and recreation development, non-motorized pathways and bike lanes, sidewalk construction and maintenance, Township facility capital improvement projects, and residential, commercial or industrial private development projects. Provides customer service support and technical assistance for the Engineering Department Duties may include surveying, design, drafting, mapping, construction inspection, construction project administration, permitting, easement descriptions and exhibits, and site/facility condition assessment. Position requires regular contact with the general public, contractors, and township staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operates survey equipment and accurately gathers field information, establishes line and grade for construction projects; interprets and defines property and right-of-way lines. Inspects construction projects, including monitoring contractor’s construction methods and materials for compliance with plans and specifications; submits daily inspection forms; observes and documents successful testing of new utility construction. Uses plans and blueprints to review and assess field conditions for compliance with Township standards and applicable ordinances. Reviews provided as-built drawings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with standards. Reviews, issues, and monitors right-of-way permits for compliance with township ordinances and standards; ensures compliance with right-of-way permit conditions; investigates and resolves complaints regarding right-of-way work. Reviews, issues, and inspects Township sidewalk permits in accordance with Township ordinances and standards; investigates and resolves complaints regarding public sidewalks. Assists public with utility location and general requests; investigates complaints and enforces township codes and standards; conducts regular and by-request field observations of conditions. Performs duties related to township MS4 permit including inspections and testing, as required. Conducts a variety of administrative duties, including maintaining departmental records and reports, responding to Miss Dig ticket requests, and responding to general inquiries via email, phone, or in-person. Coordinates work with other Delta Township employees, as needed. Responds to and interacts with representatives from Eaton County Road Commission, Eaton County Drain Office, MDOT and other local, state, and federal agencies. May be assigned various responsibilities and tasks in conjunction with emergency and disaster response operations. Performs related duties as assigned. Standard Performance Measurements Completes work assignments in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable deadlines and project schedules. Effectively communicates and coordinates with Township Engineer Maintains detailed project records, including daily inspection reports. Completes assignments in accordance with Township standards. Maintains effective working relationships with township staff, township elected and appointed officials, representatives of state and county agencies, consultants, contractors, developers, business and property owners, and residents. Engineering Technician EDUCATION:   Equivalent to an associate degree with coursework in engineering, surveying, construction management, or related field(s). EXPERIENCE:   Minimum 3 years’ experience in providing engineering technician services on municipal infrastructure projects; experience must include some combination of design, drafting, GIS mapping, surveying, permitting, construction inspection or construction project administration   LICENSES:   Requires possession of a valid Vehicle Operator's License. SKILLS/ABILITIES: The ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D, surveying equipment, and Bluebeam proficiently is required; experience in using GIS software is preferred. Must be able to effectively communicate with the public, property owners, other Township Departments, other government agencies, contractors and other project stakeholders. OTHER: Self-motivated, team-oriented, and proactive problem-solving attitude.   Senior Engineering Technician EDUCATION:   Equivalent to an associate degree with coursework in engineering, surveying, construction management, or related field(s). EXPERIENCE:   Minimum 5 years’ experience in providing engineering technician services on municipal infrastructure projects; experience must include some combination of design, drafting, GIS mapping, surveying, permitting, construction inspection or construction project administration. Must have knowledge and experience to exercise independent judgement and decision making. LICENSES:   Requires possession of a valid Vehicle Operator's License. SKILLS/ABILITIES: The ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D, surveying equipment, and Bluebeam proficiently is required; experience in using GIS software is required. Must be able to effectively communicate with the public, property owners, other Township Departments, other government agencies, contractors and other project stakeholders. OTHER: Self-motivated, team-oriented, and proactive problem-solving attitude. Engineering Technician $60,126.95 - $72,151.83 DOQ Senior Engineering Technician $65,537.64 - $78,645.14 DOQ

Charlotte, North Carolina, SALARY: The salary for this position is: $111,072.60 - $123,413.99, Commensurate with Experience.   JOB SUMMARY This position provides management duties for the Environmental Management Division (EMD) engineering of Charlotte Water, and the Environmental Management System (EMS)/continuous improvement.  Work involves monitoring and implementation of EMD’s CIP, rehab and upgrade improvements projects and studies for the City’s Water Resource Recovery Facilities, Resource Recovery Programs, and Biosolids/Residuals handling, also ensuring the EMD engineering staff supports the division’s compliance programs as necessary for various permits such as Dam Safety, Stormwater/Spill Response, and Reclaimed Water.  This position ensures the maintenance of the division’s ISO 14001 certification for the EMS.  EMD’s Engineering Program Manager works to make sure EMD engineering staff are working with necessary teams within the division to identify projects that need to be completed and meet permit and EMS requirements.  This position will participate and provide input on needed capital improvements, contract and task order administration, and continuous improvement efforts related to wastewater treatment and biosolids treatment and handling.  The EMD Engineering Program Manager will promote and develop internal staff knowledge and skills to become active participants on project teams to assist plant operations, provide a high level of customer service, and to represent EMD within the department and City and in public facing situations.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Participate and provide input on needed capital improvement projects involving the City’s Water Resource Recovery Facilities and wastewater treatment. Assist and participate as a consultant member on project design and construction teams. Attend EMD-related CIP/rehab project design meetings and construction status meetings at least once per month. Complete review of plans and specifications and provide input. Monitor and implement EMD CIP, rehab and upgrade projects and studies. Coordinates, and reviews construction engineering plans, designs, and specifications. Provides technical information, advice, and assistance in field of assignments related to wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and reclaimed water. Work with the EMD division manager to reprioritize current projects and funding to account for and satisfy urgent needs and challenges. Provides oversight to EMD Senior Engineers for division-managed projects for project during design and construction; assists with field decisions; manages root control program. Responds to internal and external customer questions, complaints, and requests. Facilitates project meetings; resolves issues; and reports status updates related to EMD rehab/upgrade managed projects. Manages administrative aspects of projects and programs; negotiates and monitors budgets and expenses; establishes schedules; processes purchase and task orders; coordinates maintaining permits; schedules inspections or status meetings; submits payment requests and evaluates quality controls. Provides hands-on operational assistance at treatment plants depending on assigned area as needed. Ensure the EMD Quality Control Analysist for the EMS has all components of the program requirements compliant with the ISO 14001 standard to maintain certification. Supports the division’s environmental management program by performing work with a focus on environmental protection, customer service, and continual improvement, and leading corrective action investigations, efforts to meet division objectives, and continuous improvement projects. Works with the EMD Division Manager, Operations Manager, and Utilities Services Manager to develop and implement division-wide policies. Performs other related job duties as assigned.  Complete special projects as needed such as participate and help evaluate new treatment technology as part of the EMD research and development program. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited school. Five (5) years of related work experience in engineering or construction management preferably in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects. Two (2) years of supervisory experience   Licenses, Certifications or Registrations: Requires a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a City Driver’s Permit. Requires certification as an Engineering-in-Training (EIT) (ability to obtain certification within one year of hire). Prefers licensure as a Professional Engineer (or equivalent credentials in field of specialty); may be required depending on assignment.   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong understanding of advanced wastewater treatment practices and equipment, including anaerobically digested solids, solids dewatering, and biosolids handling. Knowledge of fundamental engineering and construction principles to initiate, plan, implement, and closeout projects. Knowledge of project management tasks. Skill in communication, both orally and in writing. Ability to apply and direct change control principles to project planning and implementation. Ability to quickly learn new software for project management. Ability to develop technical reports. Ability to work cooperatively with other city employees and the public. Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques.     PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is light work and requires applying 10 pounds of force frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/inspections, and walking.   WORK ENVIRONMENT:       Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Requires occasional on-call emergency work. This position provides the best support by working in person.  This position has limited remote work opportunities.    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

Baltimore, Maryland, Job Description University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Project Controls Specialist (Project Support Specialist) to join the Facilities Management - Architecture, Engineering, Construction Services. BENEFITS (Exempt Regular): UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. PRIMARY DUTIES Administration and General Support : o Administer and maintain the PMIS, including user access, permissions, licensing, profiles, and project/workspace set up o Provide Tier 1-2 PMIS support: triage requests, diagnose issues, resolve routine problems, and escalate complex items to the PMIS Product Owner/IT/vendor as needed o Monitor system health and usage; identify recurring issues and recommend fixes, enhancements, or process improvements o Assist with maintenance of PMIS master data, templates, and standard structures to ensure consistency across projects o Support data quality and governance through audits, validation checks, and corrective actions o Support and maintain PMIS user guides, SOPs, FAQs, and quick-reference tools o Partner with Project Controls Manager, PMs, and other stakeholders to align PMIS configuration with project reporting, cost/schedule controls, and compliance requirements o Support PMIS-related reporting and dashboards by maintaining data sources, access, and standard views o Coordinate activities with CFSA, Budget & Financial Analysts o Enter data related to project funding, requisitions, project details, and invoice processing, and maintain process workflows PMIS Training and Office Hours : o Design and deliver role-based PMIS training (new user onboarding, refresher sessions, advanced/feature-specific trainings) o Create and update training materials (slides, demos, exercises, job aids, videos, LMS content) o Host recurring PMIS "office hours" to provide real-time help, coaching, and best-practice guidance for users o Track PMIS training attendance, adoption metrics, user feedback; refine training programs based on needs and gaps o Support change management for PMIS updates/releases by communicating changes, training users, and coordinating readiness activities o Serve as a PMIS champion, promoting efficient workflows and consistent practices across teams Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management or related field. Experience: Two (2) years related business administration experience, with experience in a construction setting strongly preferred. Supervisory Experience: N/A Certification/Licensure: N/A Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted. Skill in relevant PC applications and program such as a Microsoft Office, e-Builder and Quantum or similar UMB financial system software. Possess knowledge in construction project accounting. Must understand budget, funding, commitments and invoicing. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Skill in relevant PC applications and program such as a Microsoft Office, e-Builder and Quantum or similar UMB financial system software. Possess knowledge in construction project accounting. Must understand budget, funding, commitments and invoicing. Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. HIRING RANGE: $62,000 - $68,000 per year / Commensurate with education and experience UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information. Job:Reg or CII Exempt Staff

Rochester, Minnesota, This position will manage and provide engineering leadership to Maintenance and Construction Operations in the following areas: 1) Snow and Ice Removal Operations, 2) Pavement Repair, 3) Drainage Maintenance, 4) Traffic Safety Device Maintenance, 5) Landscape/Roadside Maintenance, 6) Equipment Coordination, 7) Utilization, Purchasing and Maintenance, 8) Traffic Maintenance Services, 9) Roadway Regulations, Facilities Maintenance, 10) Contract Construction Administration, and 11) Preservation and Reconditioning Project Contract Preparation. The position has full managerial authority and accountability for human and fiscal resources and other resources needed to deliver these aspects of the operations program area in a manner that addresses customer needs. As a member of the Operations Management Group (OMG) and Construction Management Group (CMG), this position will provide leadership, management, and direction to State and District Maintenance and Construction Sections so that programs can be accomplished and constituent needs met.   APPLY ONLINE BY 8/17/2026: Go to www.mn.gov/careers Click “ Search open positions ” Enter the Job Opening ID “95544” in the Keywords search box and click “ >> ”  Click on the Job Title to view the job posting Click “ Apply for Job ” When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other – WTS.   Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered. Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.) Five (5) years of professional post-registration engineering experience of which at least three (3) years must be at the Engineer Principal level or higher (e.g., qualifying Engineer Principal experience includes management of high level, complex projects, or programs, including supervision of other engineers.)   If you meet these requirements, you must provide a written summary of your knowledge and experience in the following areas: Leadership:  Considerable leadership skills and experience to successfully lead and manage agency initiatives, develop, and implement innovative solutions to complex issues, and lead and motivate others who do not report directly in developing and completing projects/programs. Fiscal:  Strong fiscal management experience with large, complex budgets including allocating resources. Technical:  Extensive knowledge of engineering principles in an engineering organization, Minnesota’s construction industry, current transportation industry technology, and MnDOT’s organization, policies, and programs. Communications/Human Relations:  Excellent oral and written skills to successfully interact and create strong relations with management, external stakeholders, and MnDOT staff and a high level of negotiation and conflict management skills.   We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include: •12 paid holidays per year •Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year •Earn 13 days paid sick time •Defined pension plan •Paid life insurance •Some teleworking may be available

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