Job Description
In search of a Civil Engineer to join our growing Merrillville, IN office! Previous experience in drinking water, storm water and wastewater is required and must hold an active PE.
Responsibilities:
- Independently perform complex engineering, construction, and design assignments in the areas of drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater, applying specialized technical expertise and exercising professional judgment.
- Lead design projects, overseeing assigned personnel, managing cost and time schedules, and ensuring high-quality results.
- Design structures, systems, and equipment that involve intricate concepts and the resolution of complex engineering problems.
- Prepare reports, conduct studies on new engineering methods, codes, processes, and materials, and evaluate alternative systems and equipment.
- Develop construction cost estimates and coordinate field activities, including construction monitoring.
- Perform construction phase activities, including bid evaluations and review of Contractor's shop drawing submittals.
- Assist in business and project fee development for municipal drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater projects.
- Resolve problems and ensure the successful project turnover to the client throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain effective relationships with team members, departments, and divisions involved in the project.
- Control and review project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and reports, ensuring quality control.
- Monitor project fees and budgets, reporting any issues to appropriate managers.
- Prepare progress and special reports for staff and clients.
- Obtain client acceptance of work, coordinate completion of final project paperwork, and prepare final reports.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance.
- Plan and develop project scope, procedures, budgets, and overall project strategy.
- Engage in marketing and client development activities.
- Adhere to the company's Health and Safety Plan, performing all work in a safe and responsible manner.
- Act as a positive representative of the company, upholding its core values.
- Participate actively in civic and professional activities, societies, and organizations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
- 10 or more years of experience working on the design of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in the state of Indiana or the ability to obtain it within four months if licensed in another state.
- Experience with planning and designing drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater distribution, collection, storage, and treatment infrastructure.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Desired experience in construction document preparation and modeling.
- Ability to visit and safely navigate construction and project sites, adhering to applicable safety codes and requirements.