Senior Water Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering planning, design, and construction-phase services for municipal water infrastructure projects, with emphasis on water distribution modeling and water treatment plant design
• Serving as a technical lead and project manager on multi-disciplinary water projects of moderate to high complexity
• Acting as a Doer/Seller, supporting business development through:
• Client relationship management
• Opportunity identification and pursuit strategy
• Proposal preparation and technical interviews
• Performing and overseeing hydraulic and water quality modeling for distribution systems and treatment processes
• Leading the development and review of:
• Technical memoranda and reports
• Design drawings and specifications
• Basis of design documents
• Engineer’s opinions of probable construction cost
• Providing technical oversight for process design including conventional and advanced water treatment technologies
• Reviewing and approving engineering calculations and model results prepared by junior staff
• Coeordinating with internal disciplines, subconsultants, utilities, and regulatory agencies
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers
• Supporting field investigations, condition assessments, and data collection efforts

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (M.S. preferred)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); ability to obtain Louisiana PE if not currently licensed
• 10+ years of progressive experience in municipal water engineering
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Water distribution system modeling
• Water treatment plant planning and design
• Strong experience delivering projects through planning, design, and construction
• Proven Doer/Seller capability with experience supporting or leading:
• Client engagement
• Proposal development
• Business development activities
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing presentations
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as:
• WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, InfoWater
• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation
• Excel-based engineering tools
• Knowledge of Gulf Coast or Southeast U.S. utility clients and regulatory environments is a plus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in municipal water engineering
• Ability to obtain Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) license if not currently licensed
• Advanced degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering preferred
• Strong experience in water distribution system modeling and water treatment plant design
• Proven track record in business development and proposal preparation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including client-facing presentations
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, InfoWater, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel-based engineering tools
• Knowledge of Gulf Coast or Southeast U.S. utility clients and regulatory environments

Skills

• Strong technical skills in water distribution system modeling and water treatment plant design
• Experience in business development and proposal preparation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including client-facing presentations
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, InfoWater, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel-based engineering tools
• Knowledge of Gulf Coast or Southeast U.S. utility clients and regulatory environments

Benefits & Reward

• Comprehensive benefit package including 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance
• Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills

Schedule

• Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office

Pay

• Compensation is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills