Engineer I

Overview

We have an exciting career opportunity for an Engineer I to join our team!

This position reports to the Manager of Water and Wastewater Capital Planning and System Renewal, within Citizens Capital Programs & Engineering Department.

Under general supervision, the successful candidate performs routine engineering assignments requiring knowledge of basic engineering principles. Applies knowledge to prescribed techniques and procedures to complete project assignments. Within the Planning team, may manage planning or design for water and wastewater capital projects, including sewer rehabilitation project management.

Under supervision, assists with managing projects of low to medium complexity by assuring compliance with scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety. Engages in interactions with contractor, consultants, general public, other Citizens departments, and external agencies. 

Citizens Energy Group offers competitive salary and benefits including:

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Wellness Program
• Adoption and tuition assistance
• Employee Credit Union
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

If you are looking for a new opportunity, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of starting a rewarding new chapter of your career! Minimum Salary: $65,400 (Grade 8)

Responsibilities

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, engineering codes, and Citizens policies and procedures.
• Develops an understanding and complies with the Citizens Quality Program. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Contributes to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope. Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.  
• Shares information with others as requested. Coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from either an ABET accredited program or a recognized accredited program in their home country, or sufficient education acceptable by management.
• Valid driver’s license in the United States, or alternate approved by management. State of Indiana driver’s license required within 30 days of first day of employment.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications                        

• Completion of engineering training program.
• Basic knowledge of engineering design and applicable guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline. Basic knowledge of Citizens Quality Program, construction and constructability practices, and principles.
• General understanding and ability to work with computer software in a Windows environment. Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting. Ability to work in office and field environment. A basic understanding of utility systems.

Job Posting Deadline: Open until filled Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.