Senior Engineer / Project Manager - Pipelines & Pump Stations

This position is well versed in all aspects of engineering services for pump stations and pipeline and regional expertise projects through:

• Independently developing detailed designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for pipelines, pump stations, and other potable water and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Leading the planning, evaluation, and design of potable water and wastewater conveyance projects, serving as the design or technical lead.
• Responsible for engineering and process design, project coordination, writing engineering specifications, planning work, choosing the right design methods, making reports, and working directly with the owner.
• Serving as a project manager on utility projects.
• Coordinating and, when necessary, directing the work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project’s lifecycle, from development and initiation to close-out.
• Managing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring coordination and timely production.
• Engaging in client relations and participating in marketing and design meetings.
• Conducting work sessions for deliverable development in collaboration with other staff and stakeholders as needed.
• Participating in staffing and workload coordination throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Tracking the financial aspects of projects and coordinating and adjusting work efforts with the team to ensure that projects are completed within the agreed budget and schedule.
• Conducting quality control reviews of designs and implementing QA/QC procedures.
• Overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring quality is maintained throughout.
• Planning work effectively and communicating with project resources and teams.
• Asset management.
• Risk and resiliency consulting and design.
• Smart water system planning, design, and implementation.
• Performing other duties as required.

What You Will Be Doing:

Serving as primary client contact, advising and informing them regarding project status and schedule
Communicating with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, partner firms, whose work or services are related to the project and communicating relevant information to the community, or technical groups with interests related to the project
Performing and directing complex studies and investigations and preparing reports of findings
Strong understanding of applicable industry standards, laws, policies and procedures
Ability to build, effective implement and manage training programs; workload and staffing plans; marketing plans and proposal preparation and budgets
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Success-oriented attitude and self-starter who takes initiative
Selecting equipment and material for projects and/or approving manufacturer’s shop drawings of these items
Coordinating phases of the work to ensure completion within the established time and budgetary constraints
Participation in local professional organizations, preparing, and presenting market specific papers and presentations
Work in collaboration with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, and CAD) in producing plans and specifications
Assisting in marketing business opportunities with key clients and development of responses to RFP/RFQs
Providing marketing and support during the procurement and execution of projects
Developing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients
Consistently managing and delivering projects on time and within budget
Desire and ability to manage and mentor staff

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in either Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering is required; a Master of Science (MS) degree is preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Must possess a network of water/wastewater professionals/contacts.
Regional and technical expertise in design of in water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, and large and small diameter pipelines.
Participate in local and national professional associations including the American Water Works Association and Water Environment Association. Actively participate by seeking leadership roles in the organization and presenting at conferences.
Possess strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
Must have excellent technical writing skills.
Possess strong client relationship skills.
Must have excellent design team leadership skills.