Civil Engineer – Municipal Infrastructure – Burlington, IA

Responsibilities

• Work on various water and wastewater infrastructure projects while managing timelines, budgets, and overall quality.
• Develop and review designs, plans, specifications, permitting, and final construction documents for water distribution systems, pumping stations, sewer collection systems, lift stations, storm water systems, and water / wastewater treatment plants.
• Consider various technologies, system efficiency, reliability, operator capabilities, long-term need, and environmental impact to promote sustainable design.
• Provide specialized technical input as well as hydraulic / hydrologic modeling and evaluations to support reporting and design.
• Complete Preliminary Engineering Reports, opinions of probable construction cost, and all other necessary reports and estimates.
• Identify and address potential project risks and independently produce mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Local, State, and Federal regulations concerning water quality, water treatment, public health, and environmental protection.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory trends to provide forward-thinking solutions.
• Follow industry design trends, technological advancements, professional organizations, and new certifications.
• Perform and / or coordinate thorough inspections and assessments, as needed, with an emphasis on safety and timeliness.
• Implement Klingner standards and quality control procedures to ensure project safety, reliability, and longevity.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, funding agencies, and regulatory bodies to solicit feedback, resolve issues, and meet project objectives.
• Attend city council, town meetings, and design meetings to hear municipal updates, present project information, and answer stakeholder questions.
• Work independently and with the project manager, other engineers, technicians, and contractors to complete projects.
• Organize, prioritize, and perform work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Clearly document all project phases and client communication.
• Provide construction oversight and administration, as needed.
• Travel occasionally to support project-related inspections, meetings, etc.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of demonstrated experience in municipal engineering and / or water / wastewater engineering is desired.
• A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or closely-related engineering field from an accredited university, at minimum. A Master of Science degree is desirable.
• Professional Engineer licensure is preferred.
• If not yet licensed, the following is preferred: 2 years of documented experience working under a licensed PE. Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Eligibility to apply for licensure in the State of Iowa within the next 2 years.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of Civil3D, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. An understanding of WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, and Revit is a plus.
• Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple complex projects and tasks concurrently, and a commitment to meeting deadlines and keeping projects within budget is required.
• Clear written and verbal communication is a must.
• Understanding of and experience in applying regulatory agency laws, ordinances, and regulations for Municipal, County, State, and Federal agency permitting submittals.
• Experience writing thorough reports and studies, scopes of work, and proposals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to hold strong business relationships with municipal and industrial clients.
• Ability to conduct all projects by quality standards and Klingner procedures, with a strong focus of on accuracy and quality of work.
• A drive to create high-quality designs, strong sense of commitment, willingness to learn, and desire to work in a team environment.