PMO Civil Engineer Associate ll
POSITION GOAL
The PMO Civil Engineer Associate lI will perform mid-level engineering duties to support the Chicago Department of Water’s (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This is a key position within the Water Main Design task for Water/Sewer compliance coordinating engineer and corrective work actions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL
• Possesses foundational engineering concepts.
• Acquires intermediate knowledge and skills through mentored experience.
• Evaluates and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.
• Performs work assignments of moderate complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes.
• Receives instruction on specific objectives and direction on possible solutions to unconventional or complex problems.
• Works as part of a team and coordinates work with others.
• Typically receives moderate supervision on most aspects of assignments and a general review of all aspects of work but may work independently.
• Possesses proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Interacts primarily with internal project team members. May be required to communicate with clients or other stakeholders.
• Adheres to project deadlines and keeps the task manager informed of any difficulties encountered on assignments.
• Perform review of your own work before submitting to the next review level.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES – SPECIFIC
• Collaborate with the team to implement and update DWM/IEPA-related compliance and corrective work action templates as needed.
• Execute IEPA Title 35 compliance audit on incoming Force Account applicant jobs and ensuring adherence to IEPA Title 35 regulations and DWM standards.
• Maintain all Title 35 records in place and update regularly.
• Provide administrative support for Title 35 compliance and corrective work tasks.
• Assist Water Management Group with project records by coordinating with the records department and the BES Sewer department when needed.
• Attend the Title 35 pre-construction meetings and assist with agenda deliveries if needed.
• May be responsible for one or more moderately upcoming Sewer and Water infrastructure projects for T35 Audit Review.
• Work under the supervision of the Water/Sewer Compliance Manager.
• Complete compliance and corrective actions closeout reports.
COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of mathematics and its application to field surveying and engineering computations.
• Can work effectively as a team player.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect for our stakeholders.
• Show insight into the root causes of problems. Generates a range of solutions and courses of action with benefits, costs, and risks associated with each.
• Consider both short and long-term interests of the client in making decisions.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor, high ethical standards, respect, and commitment to service excellence.
• Able to understand the perspective of others before making decisions and taking action.