Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Duties, Responsibilities & Other
• Work with the Project Manager for successful project execution.
• Design water and wastewater facilities including pumping stations, storage facilities and treatment plants.
• Prepare and review design calculations, engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimate, and technical evaluations and reports for various water and wastewater facility projects.
• Maintain accurate records of design calculations, reports, and correspondence.
• Perform site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Provide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers-in-training and BIM/CAD technicians, or other technical personnel.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including preparing permit applications and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Construction administration and engineering services (submittal review, contract document interpretation, requests for information, shop drawing reviews, correspondence, and change orders), as required.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients, utility owners, project teams including other engineering disciplines, designers and subconsultants.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope.

Work Experience

• Proficiency with BIM and CAD design platforms, specifically Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience in process system design including pump head loss calculations and pump selection, treatment plant head losses, chemical system design, process equipment system design and similar systems.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight project deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative, multi-discipline design team with the initiative to work independently and take on additional projects as needed.
• Ability to conduct field work at existing facilities to gather information for reports and designs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Powerpoint is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Project is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Work Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of project experience in the study, design and engineering of water and wastewater facilities and related projects.
• Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring engineering projects.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred

• Master’s Degree

Certificates, Licenses, And/or Registrations Required

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)