Environmental Engineer - Water Services Group

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We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Mid-Level Environmental Engineer with a focus on water and wastewater systems to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of water and wastewater treatment solutions that help safeguard our natural resources and ensure sustainable water management practices. With a solid foundation in environmental engineering principles, you will collaborate on a variety of challenging projects aimed at improving water quality, enhancing system efficiency, and addressing regulatory compliance.

If you're passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to make a meaningful impact on local communities, we encourage you to apply and be part of a forward‑thinking organization committed to making a positive difference in the environment.

• With general direction, creates water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and sewer systems, pipelines, pump stations, remediation sites, solid waste facilities, etc. engineering designs to meet client project requirements.
• Reviews draft designs and reports for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Performs water quality analyses and modeling.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Professional Engineer

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• Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
• Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

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