Water/Wastewater Engineer

Location

Newport News, VA | United States

Job description

Gannett Fleming is looking for a dynamic Water/Wastewater Engineer offering strong technical expertise to join our Water/Wastewater practice in Richmond and Newport News Virginia. 

As a Water/Wastewater Engineer, you will use your technical and management abilities to plan, design and construct water/wastewater infrastructure in a dynamic team setting as well as to mentor junior staff.

This represents an excellent career opportunity for a proven self-starter capable of leading the design of medium to large scale projects with a customer-centric mentality with an emphasis on delivery quality at the highest level.

In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Participating on and at times leading project teams in the planning, design and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities.
• Client interaction, presentations and project coordination.
• Coordinating work activities by various technical staff and consultants including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking project schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinating work activities and communicating with various municipalities and governmental regulating agencies.
• Oversee construction contract management and observation services
• Preparation of reports and permit applications
• Supervise and mentor junior-level engineers
• Demonstrate professional technical writing and verbal skills
• Involve in the engineering industry in general and especially in the water/wastewater industry

Minimum Qualifications 

• BS in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering (MS is preferred)
• 5 + years of experience required in water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water and/or wastewater infrastructure (i.e. treatment and collection/distribution projects)
• Professional Engineer License is required
• Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM is preferred.
• Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation.

At  Gannett Fleming , we believe in  improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in  innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the  diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing  change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Richmond VA, Newport News, VA 

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Internal Requisition ID: 2023-10291

Salary Range: $88,000 - $125,000 ; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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