Water​/Wastewater Engineer

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Full Time;
Wilmington, DE, US

We are currently seeking a Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Engineer with 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater system planning, design, and construction, including water transmission systems, force mains, and the evaluation, design and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer systems. Construction phase experience is desired. Experience in water and wastewater facilities, water storage tanks, and pumping stations is a plus.

The successful candidate is expected to be able to independently work on technical tasks with minimum supervision, lead and coordinate technical tasks and, when appropriate, serve as the project design lead. The successful candidate is also expected to support the preparation of technical proposals, in particular the development of technical approaches. Successful candidate should demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as presentation skills, and the ability to mentor and train younger engineering staff.

• Manage, plan, and provide design oversight of water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, successfully manage and deliver projects on time and on budget, while meeting quality requirements. Control work-in-progress and ensure accurate client billings on projects.
• Participate in construction phase, including pre-bid conferences, interpretations and post-bid evaluations and contract preparation.
• Participate in pre-project presentations and interviews.
• Lead project planning efforts from procurement and negotiation through execution and closeout, while continuing to monitor project status and control execution to achieve project goals.

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 5‑10 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater system planning, design, and construction, including water transmission systems, force mains, and the evaluation, design and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer systems.
• P.E., registered in the State of Delaware, or ability to become registered through comity from another state within 6 months.

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)