Wastewater Engineer

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.

REQUIREMENTS :

Join a Firm Where You Can Truly Lead. If you’re tired of being just another cog in a big machine, this is your chance to make a real impact — on your projects, your team, and your career.

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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.