Water​/Wastewater Engineer, PE; Civil

Civil Engineer, PE, Water/Wastewater

Anchorage, Alaska | Onsite with Hybrid flexibility available

Compensation:
Competitive salary DOE, plus full benefits

HireIQ Solutions is leading the search for a Civil Engineer, PE, Water/Wastewater to join an Alaskan-owned, multidisciplinary engineering and surveying firm with a long-standing presence across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. The firm provides planning, design, and construction support services for federal, state, municipal, tribal, and private clients, with a strong focus on projects that directly improve local communities.

This role will focus on community water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment systems, water distribution, sewage collection, wastewater pump stations, permitting, studies, construction documents, and construction administration. It is a strong opportunity for a civil or environmental engineer who wants to do meaningful work that supports safe, reliable infrastructure in communities across Alaska.

• Work with an Alaskan-owned firm that has been helping build better communities for more than 40 years.
• Contribute to essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects that improve public health, safety, and quality of life.
• Support communities across Alaska, including rural and remote areas where infrastructure work has a lasting impact.
• Join a casual, collaborative, and hard-working team where everyone pitches in to get the job done.
• Work on interesting projects in unique places with a multidisciplinary team.
• Be part of a community-minded culture that values service, collaboration, and practical solutions.
• Enjoy flexible work schedules, including hybrid flexibility.
• Every hour worked beyond ordinary contracted hours is paid.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employer 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedules
• Professional development opportunities

We're seeking a full-time Civil Engineer, PE, Water/Wastewater in Anchorage to help plan, design, and deliver community water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Alaska. This person will play a key role in developing construction documents, designing treatment and piping systems, coordinating with regulatory agencies, supporting construction administration, and mentoring junior technical staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys technically meaningful infrastructure work, values collaboration, and is comfortable supporting projects in both urban and remote Alaska communities.

• Develop construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, for community water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Design water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Design piped water distribution and sewage collection systems.
• Design wastewater pump stations.
• Develop reports and studies, including alternatives evaluations and cost estimating.
• Prepare engineering calculations as needed to support design work.
• Develop DEC plan review checklists and permit applications.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Perform construction administration services, including submittal reviews, periodic inspections, start-up services, and related field support.
• Oversee EITs and technical staff as needed, including assigning tasks and reviewing/approving work for planning, design, and construction administration.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Experience with engineering design and construction of arctic and subarctic water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of environmental health rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, and related operational guidelines.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with co-workers, contractors, governmental agencies, and clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multidisciplinary engineering staff at various experience levels.
• Desire to mentor junior staff and help support their professional development.
• Resourceful, innovative, and motivated to help clients meet project objectives.
• Willing and able to travel to remote Alaska villages in small aircraft and lodge under camp-like settings for multiple days.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, PE, in Alaska, or PE license in another state with the ability to obtain Alaska PE licensure within 12 months of accepting the position.
• Minimum 5 years of professional, relevant engineering experience.
• Experience working in rural Alaska is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus.

• Ability to travel to communities throughout Alaska with sufficient notice.
• Ability to access and navigate job sites and…