Staff Engineer I​/III - Water Resources

Growing, Succeeding and Designing Our Future Together

We are looking for future team members who are excited to make an impact. As an employee-owned company, we are dedicated to the betterment of our clients, our communities, and our employees. Your contribution is key to the quality of service SMA delivers. Throughout your career with SMA, there will be opportunities for you to improve the skills you need to achieve your professional goals.

We encourage you to explore innovative ways to develop solutions while collaborating with team members inside and outside the organization by providing the framework for you to find success.

We don't just talk about being client-focused; the engineers, scientists, surveyors, technicians and other professionals at SMA live and breathe it. After all, we are members of the communities we help.

Why Join Us?

• Ownership & Impact:
  Experience the unique advantage of employee ownership, where your contributions directly shape our company's future.
• Community Focus:
  We're deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our engineers, scientists, surveyors, and professionals are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a real difference.
• Growth & Development:
  We invest in your professional growth, providing opportunities to expand your skills and collaborate with a dynamic team.
• Proven Excellence:
  With a legacy dating back to 1985, SMA is a leading engineering firm in New Mexico, renowned for our commitment to infrastructure, water safety, environmental remediation, and more.

Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting for a Staff Engineer I-III for our Water/Wastewater Tech Sector. The position is located in our Farmington, NM office. Staff Engineer I-III assists with projects by performing the duties related to successfully completing and delivering a project. Projects will include planning, design, and construction observation of water distribution systems, wells, pump stations, wastewater collection systems, lift stations, and simple treatment systems.

Assignments typically include field and office duties, working on teams and independently. New and varied assignments may be made frequently, requiring flexibility in travel, self-directed learning skills, and heightened social interaction. Field assignments can be frequent, and duration can extend beyond one week.

• Develop and apply foundational engineering skills using established procedures, criteria, and technical standards.
• Collect data, perform standard computations and analysis, and prepare drawings, visual aids, and technical documentation.
• Support preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, permits, scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Assist with client communication, project coordination, meetings, and field investigations, including occasional overnight travel.
• Provide construction observation and onsite project representation for assigned water/wastewater projects.
• Coordinate fieldwork with staff and subcontractors and provide directions to technicians or project support personnel as needed.
• Complete assigned quality system tasks, follow document review requirements, and help manage technical risk and potential liabilities.
• Demonstrate increasing independence, sound professional judgment, ethical responsibility, and the ability to seek guidance when needed.

up to 25%.

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering or science.
• Minimum 1-6 years of experience required post-graduation preferred.
• In-training certificateor similar, as appropriate.
• Should activelypursueprofessionalregistration and/or certification.
• Musthave avaliddriver's license and be able to pass drug tests.

Please note:

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

At SMA, we reward talent with competitive salaries and benefits that reflect your experience and contributions:

• Salary Range: $66,000 to $82,000 per year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD Insurance, Short & Long-Term…