Carollo Engineers

Carollo Engineers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, a leading water-focused engineering firm in Phoenix, seeks an experienced Principal Engineer to lead large-scale water/wastewater projects. You will manage design and construction phases, ensure budget and schedule adherence, and mentor staff across teams.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, 20+ years of relevant experience, and excel in client communications and project leadership in water infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering required.
• 20+ years of professional experience required (exclusive of advanced degrees).
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is required.
• Experience with water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems, distribution projects, and pump stations.
• Ability to deliver high quality services within budget and schedule constraints.
• Experience in design and construction phases of water/wastewater projects with full responsibility for budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on projects for multiple Phoenix clients of medium to large size.
• Responsible for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Directs several supervisory staff.
• Initiates and maintains contacts with engineers and officials of other organizations.
• Interprets, organizes, and coordinates assignments.
• Develops standards and guides for engineering activities.
• Interacts with clients to maintain relationships.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Client relationship

Communication

Technical engineering

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering

Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on projects, for multiple Phoenix clients, of medium to large sizes of moderately complex nature
• Responsible for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards
• Directs several subordinate supervisors or team leaders
• Responsible for training and monitoring internal staff
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other organizations and companies
• Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments
• Plans and develops projects concerned with unique or controversial problems that have an important effect on major organization programs
• Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
• Determine program objectives and requirements and organize programs and projects
• Involved in exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation, and development of novel concepts and approaches
• Responsible for acting independently and making authoritative decisions on technical matters
• Involved on team that prepares proposals, conducts interviews and negotiates contracts with clients after selection
• Develops significant relationships with new and existing clients and has responsibility for client maintenance
• Supports firm's relationships with client management personnel
• Responsible for identifying and directs sub consultants performing services on projects
• Active in professional associations, including presentation of technical papers, member of technical committee, officer of local or national organization
• Minimal travel is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering
• 20+ years of professional experience (exclusive of any advanced degree)
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Experience includes water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, wastewater collection systems, water transmission/distribution projects, pipeline rehabilitation projects, and pump stations
• Ability to deliver high quality services within budget and schedule constraints
• Experience in the design and construction phase of small, medium, and large sized water and/or wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards
• Ability to evaluate progress of staff and results obtained, and recommends major changes to achieve overall objectives
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple clients and project teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Compensation Range

An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo's benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.

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