Temporary Engineer/Scientist - Technology & Innovation

This is a part-time assignment that will include field and office work. Hours worked can range between 20 - 25 hours for a period of up to one year, depending on workload and availability of the selected candidate.

General Statement of Duties & Organizational Responsibilities
Temporary, non-benefited technical position to work exclusively on applied practical research studies, data analytics and optimization efforts. The candidate will work as part of a research team executing work under the direction of Technology and Innovation Staff.

1. Operate pilot systems, making process adjustments.
2. Collect and analyze data.
3. Provide cost estimates and life-cycle cost/benefit analysis.
4. Coordinate and communicate with other research teams.
5. Provide summary documentation that is a peer-review quality.
6. Develop experimental plans and conduct bench-top experiments
7. Perform data analysis and develop process workbooks and dashboards to support various wastewater treatment processes

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of three semesters college education with demonstrated academic performance in coursework in the physical and/or biological sciences, civil and/or environmental engineering fields. The ability to conduct physical work related to the operation of pilot systems. Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment and comply with all safety requirements associated with an operating facility. Excellent communication, experimental design, and quantitative skills.

Desired Qualifications
An undergraduate degree in engineering, environmental science, biology, chemistry or related field. Enrollment in a Master's Degree program is a plus. Prior experience working on water or wastewater research, bench scale and pilot experiments. A strong interest in pursuing a career in the wastewater/environmental industry.Typical Work Environment
Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Residential and Commercial Wastewater/Biosolids; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light; and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; Work in confined spaces

Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordination

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 50 lbs
Max Weight Carried: 50 lbs
Max Force Pushed: 94 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 100 lbs

Sensory Requirements
Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far; Hearing