Water Resources Project Engineer

Overview

Souder, Miller & Associates is recruiting for a Project Engineer I/II/III for our Water Resources department
. The position is located in our Santa Fe, NM office. This position requires a bachelor's and/or master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of 4 years of experience in Water Resources. The preferred candidate will be a member of a professional organization and have a New Mexico P.E. registration.

• Prepare and monitor budgets for assigned projects; has direct responsibility for the profitability of assigned projects.
• Responsible for monitoring and managing work-in-process, accurate and timely client billings, outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on assigned projects.
• Responsible for project and team schedules, and timely completion of assigned projects. To prepare and monitor forecast of workload for any assigned staff.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, studies and/or designs for project.
• Develop, analyze and provide peer review on reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and/or aerial photographs for quality assurance and to plan and/or design projects.
• May use computer assisted engineering, technical and/or design software and equipment to prepare simple to complex engineering, analysis and design documents.
• Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies; is the primary client contact for assigned clients.
• Develop and review pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies for assigned projects.
• In coordination with the direct supervisor and possibly TS Director/Manager, develop and provide peer review of contract agreements for assigned projects to execute agreements with value-limited signatory authority.
• Attend client meetings, day or night; ability to complete overnight travel unassisted, occasionally extending five or more consecutive nights.
• Visit project site(s) to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents as the registered professional of record.
• Under the direction of the direct supervisor and in coordination with the MS Director/Manager, manage specific marketing responsibilities with clients to obtain work for the firm.
• Develop peer-to-peer communication skills locally and intra-office.
• Develop technical skill relevant to area(s) of practice.
• Recognize and operate within limitations while seeking advice as needed.
• Advance awareness of potential liabilities associated with the technical aspects of the area of expertise.
• May be designated as responsible for development and enforcement of onsite health and safety plan administration (relative to SMA employees).
• Assist in implementation of operations, repair and upgrade projects at WTP and WWTP sites, including project scoping and cost estimating, procurement of equipment, and contracting equipment installation.
• Review local, state and federal permit requirements for operations facilities; prepare compliance monitoring schedules for clients and staff; prepare permit renewal applications.
• Utilize Asset Management principles for developing equipment maintenance and replacement schedules and budgets for clients and staff.

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate engineering or science.
• Minimum 4 years of experience required post-graduation.
• Professional/Occupational (PE) licensure required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and able to pass the drug test.

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: $79,000 to $99,000 per year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
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  Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, and more.
• Paid Time Off & Wellness Programs: Generous PTO, flexible work schedules, wellness initiatives, and more.
• Professional Growth
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  Tuition/Student Loan reimbursement…