Senior Project Engineer, Water/Wastewater

Job Description

Job Description

Description

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead public and private water and wastewater projects for a regional consulting engineering firm in New Braunfels, Texas. This role owns projects end to end, from scoping, budgeting and scheduling through design, regulatory and funding agency coordination, bidding and construction, and also helps grow the firm by identifying new projects and building relationships with community partners.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Texas PE with 4+ years in a civil engineering firm or related agency (8+ preferred) and solid project management experience across water and wastewater infrastructure. The role directs the technical work of junior engineers and CAD technicians and combines office work with regular site visits.

Duties / Tasks to perform

• Finalize and approve project scoping, budgets, schedules and design completion, managing each project and overseeing client communication.

• Apply civil engineering design techniques and principles, and provide technical oversight, on public and private water and wastewater projects.

• Prepare and present reports and project updates, engineering computations, hydraulic models, development review of plans, technical specifications, contract documents and estimates.

• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, funding agencies, sub-consultants and other disciplines on multidiscipline project teams.

• Manage construction phase services, including bidding coordination, contract document approval and construction administration.

• Coordinate with contractors and perform construction observation on site.

• Direct the production work of engineering technicians, CAD technicians, graduate engineers, EITs and sub-consultants, along with projects assigned by direct supervisors.

• Develop and maintain community relationships, and procure projects with associated organizations and partners in both the public and private sectors.

• Identify new projects and prepare Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), supporting marketing and scoping efforts along the way.

• Prepare and present contract documents, RFQs, estimates and other project documents, and handle their submission.

• Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to prepare engineering and design drawings and to supervise project work.

The duties above illustrate the type of work involved. Similar or related tasks that logically fit the position may also be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited four year college or university.

• 4+ years of experience in a civil engineering firm or related agency. 8+ years is preferred.

• Experience as a Project Manager, or in a comparable position, in a related engineering field. 2+ years as a Project Manager is preferred.

• Extensive experience with water and wastewater plant design, storage facilities, pump and lift stations, sewage collection systems, distribution systems, street and road design and drainage, as well as related community projects, legislation and quality standards. Local experience is preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of design and drafting concepts, practices and procedures.

• Advanced knowledge of design interpretation and compliance with drafting standards.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, plus recent versions of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Advanced computer and internet skills.

• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to lead a team respectfully and effectively.

• Self-initiative and independence in day to day work.

• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.

• Ability to think and visualize in three dimensions.

• Clear verbal and written communication with staff and clients.

• A Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.

• Active Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

• Valid Texas Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record for the past 3 years.

Work environment & physical requirements The following are performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Travel between sites, from minimal to frequent, including driving 50+ miles per day to job sites or client offices.

• Work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment.

• Work outdoors in temperatures from 32F to over 100F to observe progress on construction projects.

• Partial field work with occasional exposure to loud noise, road hazards, vibration and confined workspaces.

• Walk on uneven terrain typical of construction sites.

• Climb steep steps and ladders up to 50 feet, plus other temporary or construction access points.

• Vision to read printed materials and computer screens.

• Hearing and speech to communicate in person, in front of groups and by phone.

• Finger dexterity to enter and retrieve data on a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate office equipment.

• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull, for example to open drawers and file information.

• Occasionally lift, carry or move objects weighing up to 75 lbs.