Wastewater Engineer

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
You will be responsible for the planning and design of water pumping stations, lift stations, reclaimed water facilities, surface water, groundwater, and wastewater treatment plants for both private and public clients. Responsibilities will include directing and/or designing projects, independently create layouts, detailed designs, plans, specifications and estimates. Individual will calculate and prepare engineering documents for respective engineering discipline, including details, schedules and cost estimates for projects, performing life cycle cost analyses, performing hydraulic analysis calculations and developing hydraulic profiles, and coordinating with CADD technicians for construction plan production. This individual will be a technical resource for EITs and PEs ranging from 1-5 years’ experience to assist them in completing designs and producing construction documents. Individual should seal their own plans in their areas of expertise. Interest in a growth path for additional management duties is encouraged.
RESPONSIBILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Execute multiple simultaneous projects from conceptual design, through final design, and submittal reviews during construction.
• Manage budgets and schedules on assigned projects and/or being performed by direct reports.
• Manage critical path schedules for projects including obtaining required design information fromexternal agencies such as private utility companies, public information requests, and regulatoryagencies.
• Prepare conceptual designs to assist clients in defining project scope including but not limited to sitelayouts, preliminary cost estimating, schedule formation, agency review identification, and manhourestimates to establish fee needed to complete the work.
• Independently create layouts, detailed designs, plans, specifications and estimates for pipelines,pump stations, treatment plants, tanks and other water and wastewater storage and conveyancesystems.
• Engineering/process design, project coordination, determining and writing engineeringspecifications, planning work, establish appropriate design methods, report preparation andcoordination, equipment sizing and selection and working directly with the owner.
• Calculate and prepare engineering documents for respective engineering discipline, including details, schedules and cost estimates for projects, performing life cycle cost analyses, performing hydraulic analysis calculations and developing hydraulic profiles, and coordinating with CADD technicians for construction plan production.
• The selection and application of engineering systems and materials in accordance with the latest governing codes applicable to the project type will be required.
• Lead equipment and supplier selection
• Work with subconsultants and other outside entities to obtain necessary design information and keep project on schedule including but not limited to preparing subconsultant scope of work, coordinating with subconsultants to prepare contracts and fees, managing subconsultants during design, and problem solving and communicating with subconsultants as issues arise. Specific tasks may include working with:
o Surveyors for obtaining and evaluation of topographic and boundary surveys, title searches, preparation of plats, easements, and other survey documents.
o Geotechnical Engineers for geotechnical analysis studies, paving design, and utility design
o Environmental Engineers for endangered species, phase I evaluations, archeological studies, waters of the US identification, aquifer recharge zones, and other environmental studies.
o Other Consulting Firms working on adjacent or related projects for data transfer, scheduling coordination, and points of connection.
• Identify, coordinate with, and submit designs to all applicable agencies for review. This individual should have a demonstrated familiarity with reading, interpreting, and negotiating with various regulatory agencies such as Cities, Counties, TXDOT, Fire Marshalls, USACE, FEMA, and TCEQ to achieve design goals and complete projects within contracted schedules.
• Oversee and make sure Firm’s protocols for quality control and documentation are being followed.
• Carries out design procedures independently; schedules meetings and communicates clearly with the Design Manager, Project Manager, and Construction Manager.
• Bring one or more potential solutions to problems/issues for all meetings with manager includingpros/cons identified for each potential solution.
• Solve unique engineering problems on projects utilizing natural student discernment and problem-solving skills.
• Thrives on performing and solving problems with minimal supervision. Fully knowledgeable of company standards, plans and specifications; capable of interpreting project plans; and ability to guide other technical and non-technical staff
• May prepare and sign routine, non-technical correspondence in own, Design Manager, or Project Manager’s name; schedules tentative appointments without prior clearance; makes arrangement for meetings and assembles meeting materials; collects information for routine inquiries or periodic reports; refers non-routine requests to Design Manager or Project Manager
• Proficiency and demonstrated familiarity of construction material submittal reviews in order to provide technical guidance to others completing such tasks during the construction phase of projects.
• Demonstrated familiarity with various common project conditions, problems encountered in assignments, and proper procedures for rectification.
REQUIREMENTS:
• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer License in U.S. State, if not licensed in the State of Texas, ability to obtain Texas license within 6 months of hire.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering focused on water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Detail oriented with tendency to adhere to established procedures
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, interact, and complete duties on schedule
• Must be organized and able to work with minimal supervision
• Practiced in task management including follow-up and follow-through
• Ability to articulate technical skills and ideas both visually and contextually.
• Practiced in technical writing and communication skills.
• The candidate should be a self-starter and results-oriented.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.