Civil Engineer II

Overview

Merrick & Company is seeking a Civil Water/Wastewater Engineer II with experience in design and construction oversight of water and wastewater infrastructure to join our Water Group in our Boise, Coeur d'Alene, or Lewiston, e.

Basic office hours are 8:00 am MT to 5:00 pm MT, Monday thru Friday, and is a hybrid schedule. Occasional overtime may be needed with short notice. This position may also require some minimal travel.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Work on exciting, challenging, and innovative river, stormwater, and other water resource projects.
• Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about water, community, and recreation.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engage in a mid‑sized, multi‑discipline, employee‑owned consulting engineering firm that prides itself on building deep relationships with its customers. A culture that values technical excellence, creativity, and work‑life balance.
• Our growth in Idaho involves strengthening ties with internal and external customers, establishing networked business partnerships, and leading key resources to differentiate our services. You’ll be supported by our team of over 120 water professionals at Merrick.

• Perform assignments in the analysis and design of water and wastewater systems.
• Prepare and review working drawings, details, layouts, cost estimates, studies, reports and work products.
• Provide construction support and oversight including administration and limited inspection, document review of designs by others for conformance of design standards and support to municipal water and sewer operations and maintenance.
• Perform independent design tasks, review the designs of others, prepare bid documents including drawings and specifications, and organize all drawings, reports, calculations, and associated project deliverables, after receiving initial instructions from project manager, while receiving limited supervision.
• Become knowledgeable of Merrick procedures, understand them and be able to apply them when required.
• Make sound engineering decisions, exercise initiative, judgment and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Interface with clients and Local, State, and Federal government agencies and lead project progress meetings, make project presentations, and provide clear written communications.
• Additional duties may involve project management for projects.
• Some travel may be required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited school.
• Four (4) to eight (8) years of experience in the design and construction oversight of water and/or wastewater systems.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with any of the following:
• Water/Sanitary Sewer modeling
• Bio Win Modeling
• GIS Systems and Programs
• Water and wastewater systems
• Public works design experience with local, State and Federal governments is a plus.
• Local candidates preferred.

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program.
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e‑mail, hard copy or third‑party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human‑centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre‑employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design Services