Project Engineer; Regional Water

Overview

ABOUT BARTLETT & WEST: Bartlett & West is an engineering, technology and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee‑owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.

Position Summary: This entry‑level position will assist in designing civil engineering projects focusing on rural/regional systems and municipal water systems. This position focuses on potable water projects. Project work will involve pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage, municipal or regional water supply systems, and hydraulic modeling.

Veterans encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develop plans and specifications for water projects.
• Focus on pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage tanks, municipal or regional water supply systems, pump stations, and hydraulic modeling.
• Perform environmental studies and write technical reports.
• Assist with proposal preparations and fee development.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and in‑house water distribution design model to design and analyze projects.
• Interact with vendors in selection of equipment (pumps, pipe materials, valves, treatment equipment, storage tanks, SCADA systems, and metering equipment).
• Perform evaluations of sites, alternate solutions, costs and other considerations for client needs.
• Manage engineering work and interface with other disciplines as needed.
• Handle multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Visit clients and job sites as needed to support project(s) and business development needs, including evening meetings.
• Serve as consultant on projects during construction phase.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project needs
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Knowledge of pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage tanks, municipal and regional water supply systems, irrigation and water diversion systems, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and/or water collection systems
• Credibility
• Accountability in work performance
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to achieve business results
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain amount of detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, Water/Sewer GEMS, Info Water, ArcGIS and water modeling software
• Ability to embrace new technology and processes including learning other software programs as needed (Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision accounting and project planning software, Client Relationship Management software, etc.)
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership
• Good time management skills with ability to handle complex, deadline‑driven workloads
• Ability to work independently and within a team successfully

Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required.

Experience:

0-3 years engineering experience in potable water systems. Knowledge/experience of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and water modeling software strongly preferred.

Travel Expectations:

Must be able to travel in‑state and out‑of‑state on occasion, which usually would consist of visiting other office locations, project sites, attending seminars or business meetings. Travel is 10% – 20% of the time depending on projects. Driver’s license with clean driving record required.

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.