Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Description

We are seeking a Water/ Wastewater Engineer who will work on all phases of civil engineering including planning, design, and construction management of water and wastewater treatment, collection, distribution, storage and pumping systems. Typical projects involve working with local and regional municipal clients to solve complex water and wastewater challenges, assist in the design, permitting, and construction of municipal utility projects.

Specific tasks may include field investigations, preparation of engineering reports, project permitting, cost estimates, development and review of design plans and technical specifications, field representation and office assistance throughout construction. The following skills will be required for this position:

We are seeking a Water/ Wastewater Engineer who will work on all phases of civil engineering including planning, design, and construction management of water and wastewater treatment, collection, distribution, storage and pumping systems. Typical projects involve working with local and regional municipal clients to solve complex water and wastewater challenges, assist in the design, permitting, and construction of municipal utility projects.

Specific tasks may include field investigations, preparation of engineering reports, project permitting, cost estimates, development and review of design plans and technical specifications, field representation and office assistance throughout construction.

• Engineering concepts, principles, practices, methods, and standards associated with utility projects.
• Federal, state, local, and industry laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Project management techniques and contract administration.
• Process improvement methodologies
• Performing original design tasks including preparation of plans, drawings, specifications, maps, and cost estimates.
• Project management includes planning, scheduling, and leading all phases of small to moderately complex utility projects in a specific discipline and assigned functional area.
• Conduct engineering assessments including identifying, analyzing, and recommending engineering alternatives if required.
• Preparing requests for proposals (RFPs) for engineering services, construction, and equipment purchases and analyzing responses.
• Administrating contracts, interpreting field documents, and ensuring proper construction through inspections for moderately complex utility projects.
• Continue learning the more complex and subtle aspects of the applications of engineering-related laws, policies, regulations, procedures, and standards.
• Enforce safety rules, encourage safe work practices, and correct unsafe working conditions and behaviors.
• Knowledge in hydraulic modeling software such Water
  
  CAD, Sewer
  
  CAD, Water
  
  GEMS, Sewer
  
  GEMs, and similar software preferred.
• Basic level of familiarity with AutoCAD software (2017 or later) is preferred, but not required.
• Typically work on 2 to 5 projects at a time include - Transmission pipelines, Water and reclaimed water distribution, Storage systems, Wastewater collection systems, Pump stations, Water/wastewater treatment facility/process upgrades, Rehabilitation projects, Utility relocations, Solid waste transfer stations and Other environmental engineering projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 3-10 years of related experience in water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction.
• PE license in Florida is preferred, or the ability to obtain within 12 months.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies is critical.
• Excellent technical writing skills for use in the development of engineering reports and studies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Highly self‑motivated, able to anticipate and initiate subsequent project tasks, working independently or with minimal instruction.
• Able to work efficiently within a predetermined project budget and schedule.
• Strong organizational…