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Chester, South Carolina, The Position Chester County Wastewater Recovery, an independent, self-sustaining special purpose district (the District), is responsible for managing wastewater treatment services throughout Chester County. Operating separately from county government, the District plays a critical role in ensuring effective wastewater management and supporting community development. Chester County Wastewater Recovery is seeking an accomplished and innovative District Engineer to lead its Engineering Department and contribute to the County's dynamic growth and economic development initiatives. This newly established role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Chester County Wastewater Recovery’s infrastructure and operations while driving excellence in engineering practices. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the District Engineer oversees construction projects, manages departmental operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and acts as a key collaborator in planning and development efforts. The District Engineer designs and reviews plans, prepares, and seals construction documents, and provides strategic guidance for infrastructure upgrades and replacements. Acting as a technical leader, the Engineer ensures all projects meet federal, state, and local regulations and align with the District’s broader objectives. The District Engineer is responsible for managing construction and project oversight, including developing designs, specifications, and contract documents, conducting bid openings, and supervising construction management and inspections. The Engineer prepares regulatory submissions to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), reviews contractor proposals, and approves consultant invoices and pay requests. As the primary technical authority, the District Engineer monitors regulatory developments from agencies such as the EPA and SCDES and ensures compliance reporting is completed accurately and on time. Additionally, the Engineer prepares permits, certifies as-built drawings, and contributes professional expertise to grant applications through cost estimates, mapping, and correspondence. In the role of departmental leader, the District Engineer oversees the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department, including preparing annual budgets, monitoring expenditures, and updating design manuals and specifications. This position also involves working in partnership on staff development, recruitment, and training while fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and teamwork. The District Engineer provides feedback and coaching to employees, ensuring alignment with District standards and departmental goals. The District Engineer plays a critical role in the District’s economic development initiatives by collaborating with local and state officials, developers, and prospective industrial clients to promote wastewater availability and support infrastructure planning. This role includes representing the District at economic development meetings, participating in contract negotiations, and addressing inquiries related to utility services. The Engineer ensures clear communication with customers, consulting engineers, regulatory agencies, and District personnel to maintain transparency and effective collaboration. Compensation and Benefits The expected hiring range is $115,000 - $130,000, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package. Benefits offered include the following: South Carolina Retirement System Membership Group health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Long term disability insurance South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program Retiree health insurance coverage Annual, holiday, and sick leave How to Apply Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at jobs.crelate.com . Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning March 3, 2025 . Qualifications Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field and five years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have or be able to immediately obtain a South Carolina professional engineer’s (PE) license. Depending on Qualifications

Arlington, Virginia, CEG Solutions is seeking an Engineering Manager to work on building systems for energy conservation measures (ECMs) involving custom building upgrades to increase energy efficiency, on-site renewable generation, and facility resilience for the engineering/construction industry.  Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and project management to guide a team of energy engineers to identify, develop and implement integrated energy efficiency programs.  Apply the concepts of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.  Create building energy consumption models.  Identify and quantify energy conservation measures.  Oversee engineered design development and reviews. Perform and supervise facility audits to identify ECMs. Collect utility, facility, operations, and other data needed to identify ECMs.  Recommend ECMs and prepare energy analyses of facilities and/or systems.  Recommend energy-efficient design solutions and technology upgrades that are supported by accurate descriptions, measured and logged energy data, savings calculations, and cost estimates.  Analyze blueprints to assess mechanical, electrical, and control systems and determine facility operational characteristics. Conduct detailed mechanical and control system energy improvement analyses and complete calculations using custom tools, spreadsheets and/or energy-modeling software.  Estimate construction costs for ECMs based on a range of experience, vendor quotes, contractor quotes, and RS Means data.  Develop Measurement & Verification plans and protocols, commissioning protocols, and post-implementation Operations & Maintenance protocols.  Coordinate the integration of design engineering, project construction, start-up/turnover, and subsequent Operations & Maintenance procedures for energy projects.  Assist with project development (e.g., construction planning, price, schedule, environmental, warranties, performance guarantees, risk mitigation plans).  Oversee the engineering analyses and technical support work of project subcontractors.  Will supervise 1-2 engineering resources (Mechanical Engineers, Energy Engineers or other related engineering degreed individuals)   Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Minimum 5 years of experience as an Energy Engineer or any job title involving building energy systems (e.g., HVAC, controls, central utilities, etc.) and energy efficiency modeling and analysis. Experience must include building energy systems (e.g., HVAC, controls, central utilities, etc.); energy efficiency modeling and analysis.  Must have a Professional Engineer (PE) license from any US State. Drug Testing/Screening and Background Checks required. Work location: CEG Solutions LLC, 4040 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22203. Telecommuting from anywhere in the continental U.S. is allowed. Travel (approximately 20-25%) for site audits and walks to client locations nationwide. CEG Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal consideration and treatment to all individuals regardless of their background. CEG is committed to facilitating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. Our team is diverse in background, perspective, culture, and experience and we are committed to expanding diversity as we expand as a company. We believe our diverse team drives innovation, and ultimately, the strength of our team and our work. We foster networking, professional development, mentorship, and resource groups. We have long standing employee relationship groups where team members who face similar challenges discuss experiences and obstacles faced in the workplace and beyond, and dive into topics that support related personal and professional development. We are continuously looking to improve our support for team members and to establish new groups as we continue to expand! CEG Solutions - Shaping the Future of Sustainable Energy. Join Us!   Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Vision, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave,Tuition Assistance, 401K, Expense Account, Flexible Benefit Account. Other Benefits: We support our remote work from home employees with computer equipment and phone.

Arlington, Virginia, CEG Solutions is seeking an Engineering Manager to work on building systems for energy conservation measures (ECMs) involving custom building upgrades to increase energy efficiency, on-site renewable generation, and facility resilience for the engineering/construction industry.  Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and project management to guide a team of energy engineers to identify, develop and implement integrated energy efficiency programs.  Apply the concepts of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.  Create building energy consumption models.  Identify and quantify energy conservation measures.  Oversee engineered design development and reviews. Perform and supervise facility audits to identify ECMs. Collect utility, facility, operations, and other data needed to identify ECMs.  Recommend ECMs and prepare energy analyses of facilities and/or systems.  Recommend energy-efficient design solutions and technology upgrades that are supported by accurate descriptions, measured and logged energy data, savings calculations, and cost estimates.  Analyze blueprints to assess mechanical, electrical, and control systems and determine facility operational characteristics. Conduct detailed mechanical and control system energy improvement analyses and complete calculations using custom tools, spreadsheets and/or energy-modeling software.  Estimate construction costs for ECMs based on a range of experience, vendor quotes, contractor quotes, and RS Means data.  Develop Measurement & Verification plans and protocols, commissioning protocols, and post-implementation Operations & Maintenance protocols.  Coordinate the integration of design engineering, project construction, start-up/turnover, and subsequent Operations & Maintenance procedures for energy projects.  Assist with project development (e.g., construction planning, price, schedule, environmental, warranties, performance guarantees, risk mitigation plans).  Oversee the engineering analyses and technical support work of project subcontractors.  Will supervise 1-2 engineering resources (Mechanical Engineers, Energy Engineers or other related engineering degreed individuals)   Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Minimum 5 years of experience as an Energy Engineer or any job title involving building energy systems (e.g., HVAC, controls, central utilities, etc.) and energy efficiency modeling and analysis. Experience must include building energy systems (e.g., HVAC, controls, central utilities, etc.); energy efficiency modeling and analysis.  Must have a Professional Engineer (PE) license from any US State. Drug Testing/Screening and Background Checks required. Work location: CEG Solutions LLC, 4040 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22203. Telecommuting from anywhere in the continental U.S. is allowed. Travel (approximately 20-25%) for site audits and walks to client locations nationwide. CEG Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal consideration and treatment to all individuals regardless of their background. CEG is committed to facilitating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. Our team is diverse in background, perspective, culture, and experience and we are committed to expanding diversity as we expand as a company. We believe our diverse team drives innovation, and ultimately, the strength of our team and our work. We foster networking, professional development, mentorship, and resource groups. We have long standing employee relationship groups where team members who face similar challenges discuss experiences and obstacles faced in the workplace and beyond, and dive into topics that support related personal and professional development. We are continuously looking to improve our support for team members and to establish new groups as we continue to expand! CEG Solutions - Shaping the Future of Sustainable Energy. Join Us!   Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Vision, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave,Tuition Assistance, 401K, Expense Account, Flexible Benefit Account. Other Benefits: We support our remote work from home employees with computer equipment and phone.

San Jose, California, San José State University is looking for a Senior Construction Manager to join the Facilities Operation & Development Team! In this position, you will be responsible for all efforts associated with successfully managing multiple University development and construction projects. If you have a Bachelor's degree and five years of project management experience then we want to hear from you. Link: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/536366/senior-construction-manager?1ApplicationSubSourceID=11266 Equal Employment Statement: SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Singapore, Job Title Workplace Safety and Health Officer Job Description Summary Job Description Responsibilities: To establish, review and update the safety and quality management system regularly according to C&W ISO requirement as WSH Officer and ISO management representative for all DSTA projects To lead the operation and safety coordinators to implement the safety management effectively To represent the team in C&W ISO core team to support for the ISO program implementation and ISO surveillance audits To organize and conduct internal and external EHS trainings/briefing for staff & Contractor To lead the investigation and necessary reporting on safety incidents / audit findings / non-compliance To be appointed as Chief Security Officer for implementation of security implementation plan as per MSD & DSTA Contract requirement To coordinate and support programs/events with C&W HQ, HSSE, and other project teams Job Requirements: Degree / Diploma in Engineering / Facilities Management or Construction Management Minimally 5 years of HSEQ management experience MOM registered WSH Officer Certificate & ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certificate INCO: âœCushman & Wakefieldâ

Lynnwood, Washington,   Why Alderwood Water & Wastewater District? WATER FOR LIFE,  FOREVER   The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s (AWWD) mission is to  provide clean, reliable water and wastewater services for a healthy community .  As an organization we strive to build and maintain a system that will function for the next 100 years and beyond.  We protect the natural environment, conserve water resources, and provide critical services, every day.  Spanning 45 square miles in southwest Snohomish County, the District is the largest special purpose water/wastewater District in the State of Washington.      The District’s strategic plan includes the following strategies: ‘serve you today’, ‘plan for tomorrow’, ‘protect our water supply’, ‘manage our information and our physical assets’, and ‘build a learning organization’.  Our staff are engaged in updating the tools and methods we use to serve a growing community more efficiently and effectively.   "Planning for the long tomorrow" is AWWD's guiding principle.  We consider our decisions and prioritize resources and programs based on the impact to our customers and community today and for the next 100 years and beyond.     The Opportunity:  Construction Inspector / Senior Construction Inspector  Join us as AWWD's Construction Inspector/Senior Constructor Inspector. This position reports to the Construction Manager as a member of the District's Engineering & Development Department and is responsible for helping us to achieve our mission, vision and values through the continual development and implementation of the District's water and sewer construction projects throughout the District meet all contractual requirements, district specifications, and standards.    The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD)   is accepting applications for a Construction Inspector or Senior Construction Inspector. The successful candidate will be appointed to one of the two classification levels dependent on their qualifications.    Minimum Qualifications: Construction Inspector   Three years’ progressively responsible experience inspecting construction projects or working on public works construction projects with direct experience in the installation of water and sewer mains; AND A two-year degree in engineering, construction or related field. Three years of additional work experience (for a total of six) may replace the two-year degree.    Senior Construction Inspector   Three years’ experience inspecting construction projects that include water or sewer mainline installations; AND A two-year degree in engineering, construction, or a related field, or three years of additional related work experience (a total of six) may replace the two year degree. Before being appointed to this senior level classification, applicants will be required to pass a knowledge and skills test and have successfully inspected capital improvement type projects related to both water and sewer installations within the last five years.  Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge and abilities required to perform the job will be considered. A valid Washington State Driver's license and acceptable driving record is required at all levels.   Please see the complete job description for further details on the tasks and responsibilities for this position.  The pay range for this position, dependent upon classification (Construction Inspector or Senior Construction Inspector) experience, and qualifications is:   Construction Inspector – $41.71 - $55.89 per hour, with a starting pay range of $41.71 - $48.30 dependent upon experience and qualifications. Senior Construction Inspector – $44.62 - $59.81 per hour, with a starting pay range of $44.62 - $51.67 dependent upon experience and qualifications. The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District provides an array of employee benefits that we feel contribute to an overall desirable compensation package for employees. While employed with AWWD, you will participate in the Washington State PERS retirement program. We also offer a 457 deferred compensation plan with a 4% employer match (2025 adopted amount and subject to annual change), voluntary participation in a ROTH IRA plan, a medical benefit opt-out incentive paid into a Retirement Health Savings account, two options for health and welfare benefits (one plan at no cost to employees and one plan with a 6% employee premium share (2025 adopted amount and subject to annual change)), dental and vision plans for full-time regular employees at no employee expense, access to EAP services, a robust Wellness program, participation in a Commute Trip Reduction program and Employee Assistance program.    Application Process   This position will remain open until filled. Please submit all application materials including a cover letter and resume by  Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm  to be considered during the first review of applicants.  Visit   www.awwd.com/careers  for a complete job description and to apply online.  *Please indicate in cover letter which position (Construction Inspector or Senior Construction Inspector) you feel that you qualify for*   The tentative timeline for this hiring process is: First review of applications received by 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Knowledge and Skills assessments will be held on Wed, February 19 or Thurs, February 20.  Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wed, February 26.  Applicants should note in their  cover letter which position they are applying for .     For questions, clarifications, or other information please contact the  HR Department (425) 582-1903.   Prior to employment, a criminal history background check and reference checks will be conducted on the top candidates. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains policies for a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.   •Construction Inspector – $41.71 - $55.89 per hour, with a starting pay range of $41.71 - $48.30 dependent upon experience and qualifications. •Senior Construction Inspector – $44.62 - $59.81 per hour, with a starting pay range of $44.62 - $51.67 dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Chewelah, Washington, Job Title: Secretary - Construction Industry Location: Chewelah - On-site Position Position Type: Full-time Boyd's J and C Construction, based in Chewelah, WA, is a well-established construction company seeking a dedicated and experienced secretary to join our team. With a strong commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects and value to our clients. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for precision and has a secretarial background. Pay Range : $32,000 - $38,000 DOE Requirements : On-site position ONLY Proven experience in secretarial tasks (in the construction industry major plus) Ability to pass a thorough background check and drug test Team player and fast learner Ability to take direction from management and maintain confidentiality Qualifications : Strong proficiency in Microsoft (word, excel, outlook) Experience with Quickbooks Online and Gusto is preferred Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines Familiarity with office tasks such as answering phones, scheduling, data entry, filing, etc. Upbeat personality Ability to stay productive and on task Being a notary is a plus Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following : Answering phones professionally Taking and distributing messages Scheduling appointments Data Entry Enter data into computer software systems as required Mail intake and distribution Collect mail, receive in, and distribute accordingly Legal Compliance: Maintain confidentiality and discretion as appropriate Be able to work well in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions Great career opportunities and lots of room for growth! Please send your resume to admin@boydsjandc.com to be considered!

Chewelah, Washington, Job Title: Secretary - Construction Industry Location: Chewelah - On-site Position Position Type: Full-time Boyd's J and C Construction, based in Chewelah, WA, is a well-established construction company seeking a dedicated and experienced secretary to join our team. With a strong commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects and value to our clients. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for precision and has a secretarial background. Pay Range : $32,000 - $38,000 DOE Requirements : On-site position ONLY Proven experience in secretarial tasks (in the construction industry major plus) Ability to pass a thorough background check and drug test Team player and fast learner Ability to take direction from management and maintain confidentiality Qualifications : Strong proficiency in Microsoft (word, excel, outlook) Experience with Quickbooks Online and Gusto is preferred Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines Familiarity with office tasks such as answering phones, scheduling, data entry, filing, etc. Upbeat personality Ability to stay productive and on task Being a notary is a plus Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following : Answering phones professionally Taking and distributing messages Scheduling appointments Data Entry Enter data into computer software systems as required Mail intake and distribution Collect mail, receive in, and distribute accordingly Legal Compliance: Maintain confidentiality and discretion as appropriate Be able to work well in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions Great career opportunities and lots of room for growth! Please send your resume to admin@boydsjandc.com to be considered!