Water/Wastewater Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design systems to safely, efficiently, and effectively transport drinking water and/or wastewater to and from end users, including pumping and storage projects
• Avoid senior design staff in design of water and/or wastewater treatment plant projects
• Review and analyze drainage systems for storm water or floodplains to ensure safety of the ecosystem and public; designs necessary conveyance systems to safeguard the area.
• Assess the need for drinking water and/or wastewater treatment systems based on current and projected future population and/or development demands; conducts feasibility studies for the construction of public utility infrastructure to meet identified needs
• Analyze, or assist with analysis of, various water and/or wastewater treatment technologies, and recommend the most effective method
• Design and develop specifications for various pumping and force main systems
• Collaborate with contractors and government agencies regarding construction of assigned projects
• Ensure design and equipment specifications comply with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and codes
• Conduct feasibility and related studies regarding the collection, treatment, or distribution of water or wastewater, and prepare written technical reports
• Provide clients with technical support and subject matter expertise on water resources related issues
• Conduct appropriate cost-benefit analyses for assigned projects
• Align with marketing team on RFPs, presentations and scoping projects

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience designing water treatment plants, in part or in whole, a plus
• 5+ years of experience in public infrastructure projects related to Water Resources field
• Project and / or Client Management experience is required
• Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline water/wastewater projects of varying technical complexity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, as well as time management skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines and other assigned project parameters
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment