Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform site civil, water, wastewater and storm-water engineering and construction assignments of a complex nature for municipal clients.
• Direct engineers and technical support staff in the review and preparation of plans and specifications for water, wastewater, and storm-water projects.
• Directing the planning and development of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater projects from planning and procurement through start-up and construction.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, perform construction monitoring, and coordinate field activities.
• Review proposed contracts to determine significant parameters, time schedules and mileposts and define the major task areas.
• Ensure contractual commitments are met and the work is being performed per the client's instructions.
• Attend client meetings including project meetings, council meetings, board meetings, etc. Some meetings would be after hours.
• Maintain effective relationships with members of all divisions and departments responsible for performing services related to the project.
• Control and/or review project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates and reports.
• Responsible for project quality control.
• Monitor fees and budgets, report problems to the appropriate Program Managers and task leaders.
• Be actively involved in civic and professional activities, societies and organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 6 or more years’ experience with Municipal Water and/or Wastewater projects
• Experience in the evaluation, planning, design and construction of one or more of the following projects: Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, Water, Sewer, Stormwater and/or Lift Stations
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in the state of Michigan required, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Proficiency with Project Management software preferred
• Hydraulic modeling experience a plus
• Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites, complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements