Civil Engineer - Water

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI, US

Date:
Jun 1, 2026

Focus on large‑scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects, delivering projects through design, construction, and startup phases as a technical specialist or lead. Involved in detailed design, cost estimation, contract documentation, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration. Plays a role in business development and proposal preparation.

• Hands‑on development of reports, technical memos, studies, detailed designs, and specifications.
• Participation in scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration for infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Assist in identifying key client interests and developing approaches to accommodate them.

• Design projects from concept through completion, meeting client and project manager requirements.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in maintaining project schedules, budgets, and sub‑consultant management.
• Interface directly with clients or sub‑consultants under the Engineering Manager’s direction.
• Support business development through writing technical approaches, scopes of work, and client presentations.
• Apply civil engineering knowledge to complex projects and develop non‑standard design solutions.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines and project teams.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables and calculations.
• Conduct independent evaluation and selection of engineering techniques and criteria.
• Review work and responsibilities of early‑career professionals.
• Oversee data collection, assimilation, and management for engineering work and lead smaller production teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or active pursuit of registration.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater design (infrastructure, conveyance, pump stations/lift stations).
• Motive and ability to lead portions of complex projects with guidance and mentorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program, or its equivalent in the country of practice.
• Minimum of one year related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks and drug screening.

• Professional engineering registration is preferred or in active pursuit.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment.
• Typical office and construction environments, exposure to outdoor conditions and safety hazards.
• Physical requirements:
  
  sitting, walking, standing, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds, sustained periods of activity.

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