Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

We are currently searching for an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in Louisiana or Texas. Applicants must have, at minimum, a Professional Civil Engineering License.

Responsibilities

• Designing water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, water/wastewater distribution planning, master planning, and treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions
• Develop site plans including grading, drainage, and utilities
• Managing project tasks, project design and permitting, construction coordination, and providing regular communication and guidance with other staff members (CAD technicians, Engineer Interns and Construction Inspectors)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and external clients to contribute to the successful completion of assigned projects
• Producing quality sets of plans along with checking the work of others and following Volkert’s QA/QC policy
• Produce designs that stay within the budget set by the client
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and various regulatory agencies to fulfill any regulations and requirements relating to projects
• Exhibit strong project management skills and monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of relevant engineering design experience
• Relevant municipal engineering experience including designing pump stations, pipelines, water/wastewater treatment facilities
• Experience performing hydraulic modeling (using programs such as WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, etc.)
• Experience in Civil Site projects and understanding of ADA and building codes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment (Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana)
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Preferred Qualifications

• PE Licensure in Louisiana and/or Texas
• 10+ years of relevant experience

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Volkert is an employee-owned, Top 100 design firm committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving employees, clients, partners, and communities. We pride ourselves on providing competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.