Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Primary Function

This position will plan, design, provide construction administration, and possibly manage aspects of multidiscipline projects consisting of water/wastewater collection/distribution systems for municipal clients throughout Alabama and the Southeast region.

Primary Duties

• Develop detailed designs, plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates for treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, tanks and other water / wastewater storage and conveyance systems.
• Perform or manage engineering/process design, hydraulics, pumping systems, and treatment process projects.
• Able to coordinate with the multiple departments and sub-consultants required for multi-discipline projects.
• Able to research and utilize available resources.
• Candidate must be self-motivated and able to lead or assist a project team in completing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effectively communicate, in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Gathers data for engineering analyses through phone contacts, written correspondence, and research sources.
• Perform calculations and research in support of designs using engineering formulas and skills in formulating possible results based on different scenarios.
• Prepare engineering reports, opinions and recommendations.
• Maintain completed project files and proper document control.
• Prepare design drawings, technical specifications, material quantity take-offs and develop construction cost estimates for projects.
• Provide other duties as may be assigned by the Project Managers/Task Leads to support project team.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field required.
• 4 - 10 years of experience within municipal water/wastewater and/or public works field engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Understanding of water distribution and wastewater collection principles and state regulations is required.