Assistant Parish Engineer

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Bossier Parish Consolidated Water and Sewer District rapidly growing Water and Sewer system is in search of a Civil Engineer for key assignments with the District. This position requires self-driven individuals responsible for project management and engineering services for District projects.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following :

• Provide managerial and technical direction to professional and support staff during project execution, including project controls, data management, capital project delivery, public outreach, regulatory compliance, and construction management.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Program planning, budgeting, and the establishment of critical objectives.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Must be able to manage for results, maximize project profitability, manage projects and achieve stated targets.
• Support and lead compliance schedules and terms with regulatory agencies; handle issues with regulatory agencies as well as the general public.
• Establishing and negotiating scope, schedule, and fees with consultants.
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Risk Department as required.
• Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and / or committees.
• Promote and follow District safety protocols on all projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from accredited program
• Minimum of five (5) years of applicable experience required
• A Professional Engineering License in the State of Louisiana
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective preferred
• Proven collaboration, facilitation, and organization problem solving skills in previous roles.
• Demonstrated planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, lead and manage change thoughtfully and positively.
• Proven leadership in developing and implementing visions that have brought positive impact.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, poise, and discernment; capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, preferably in the areas of wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment; water supply distribution and treatment; and stormwater management.
• Capital planning and project delivery experience, including design and construction is preferred.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulatory programs related to CSO and SSO control and familiarity with current wet-weather overflow technologies for CSO and SSO control is a plus.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in implementing organizational management methodologies and tools is a plus. xmcpwfu
• Experience and familiarity with corporate human resources policies is a plus.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $76,577.95 - $134,279.89 per year

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute :

• Benton, LA 71006 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Benton, LA 71006 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person