Licensed Civil Engineer – Utilities | Water​/Wastewater

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Licensed Civil Engineer – Utilities – Water / Wastewater
Charleston Area (North Charleston, SC)

Founded in 1954, Keck + Wood, Inc. is a growing and dynamic employee-owned consulting firm with four offices in Georgia and South Carolina. Our 80+ full-time employees serve Community Development, Transportation and Utility clients across the southeast by providing quality engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying.

Today, Keck & Wood offers great opportunities for individuals interested in Engineering, Landscape Architecture or Planning to join our team and make a difference.

“Collaboration By Design” is not just a tagline, it is the foundation of how Keck + Wood serves clients, improves communities, and strengthens its employees.

The civil project engineering for water/wastewater utilities position is for experienced civil engineers who design water distribution and wastewater collection systems, treatment systems and other water and sewer-related projects. These projects are integral to protecting the public health, as well as the environment. Assignments may include preliminary engineering reports, utility relocations, line extensions, line replacements, pumping, storage, hydraulic modeling, treatment design, cost estimating, construction drawings, technical specifications, bidding administration and construction administration.

The right candidate will have the skills and experience to address the following tasks:

• Develop construction documents utilizing best practices, calculations and other engineering skills to support indicated scope, schedule, budget and client expectations
• Utilize your knowledge of codes, rules and regulations that apply to each project type
• Research and investigate technical data, as well as prepare reports, permit and funding applications
• Conduct site visits and address RFIs pay applications, punch lists and other construction administrative duties
• Initiate communication with clients, consultants and internal design team
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff and lead small projects
• Assist project manager and marketing with building proposals, schedules and budgets
• Attend conferences and actively participate in professional organizations
• Support project manager with invoicing, progress reports, close-out data, etc.
• Assist clients with unforeseen needs that can help advance projects or initiatives

We’re looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other related Engineering degree from an accredited college or university
• Professional License – PE required
• Minimum of four years of related A/E/C experience
• Proficient with Civil 3D, CAD, GIS and Office tools; be open to learn specialty software
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment projects is a plus, but not a requirement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to thrive on a team
• Ability to embody our brand by treating clients and employees with courtesy and respect

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional travel to project sites for construction review and contract administration. Fieldwork involves exposure to weather, traffic and loud noise and requires extensive walking over uneven surfaces and various terrains.

Project engineers represent the core of our approach to providing design solutions to clients. They are at the center of the analysis, due diligence, troubleshooting and development of solutions that grow and maintain infrastructure for clients.

Keck & Wood provides a culture for you to thrive, instead of just collecting a paycheck. From team outings to company events, we provide opportunities for you to connect with others in the company on both a professional and personal level. Our flex schedule attitude helps you achieve a suitable work-life balance to grow your career, without having to…