Civil Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Krebs Engineering, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for ownership

Competitive salaries with bonuses

Excellent 401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid vacation and sick time

Financial planning assistance

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm based in Alabama is seeking civil engineers dedicated to water resources and infrastructure design. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus incentives, and opportunities for ownership early in your career. Responsibilities include developing engineering studies and CAD designs, meeting with clients, and conducting site visits. Ideal candidates should hold a B.S. in civil or biosystems engineering and possess a collaborative spirit. The firm has a supportive culture that values personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability/desire to achieve professional licensure if unlicensed.
• Water and wastewater experience is preferred but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering studies, cost estimates, and design concepts for various projects.
• Develop design concepts and CAD drawings.
• Meet with clients to review design concepts.
• Field/site visits during design and construction.
• GIS, water and sewer modeling, and asset management.

Skills

Team-oriented

Competitive spirit

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

B.S. Degree in civil or biosystems engineering

Job description

Additional Compensation: Bonus, Profit sharing

Full-time/On-site

Krebs is a 100-year-old civil engineering firm 100% owned by our employees. Krebs specializes in water resources (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater), civil-site design, and campus infrastructure for municipal and university clients across Alabama and Georgia. Our culture combines the benefits of small firm relationships, community, and client responsiveness, with the resources and stability of a large firm. Krebs is looking for civil engineers with a competitive, entrepreneurial spirit who want to be challenged and rewarded with a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and the potential to own part of the firm, even at a young age. If you’re growing tired of the bureaucracy and limitations at your current firm or currently have little or no opportunity for ownership, then Krebs would love the chance to tell you about our culture and the opportunities that we can provide, regardless of your experience. We have opportunities in each of our five offices (Alabama: Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Daphne, and Georgia: Newnan/Atlanta), regardless of age and experience. The benefits of working in the Krebs culture include:

Individual Growth and Development

• Challenging & diverse projects (large and small) in all areas of infrastructure and design.
• Projects include water/wastewater treatment, water supply intakes and reservoirs, water & sewer pipelines, pumping stations, stormwater, streets, recreational facilities, campus infrastructure, and stadiums/speedways.
• Continuous learning, development, and training.
• Collaborative, team-based approach and opportunities to work across multiple offices.

Sense of Community and Family and Purpose

• Our purpose is to provide clean water, a healthier environment, and infrastructure.
• Supportive colleagues with a sense of community and family and a healthy work-life balance.

Stability and Steady Growth

• Krebs has been in business for over 98 years.
• Krebs has a large, diverse, and steadily growing client base.
• Long-lasting client relationships, some of which have lasted more than 50 years.

Intangible Benefits of Working at a Smaller Firm

• Krebs is adaptive and responsive to our clients.
• Common sense policies and procedures as needed to be organized, responsive & efficient.
• Regular interaction with firm leaders who listen and work with you to develop solutions.
• Opportunities to participate in decision‑making at all levels.
• Opportunities to work in multiple roles.

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity for ownership early in your career.
• Competitive salaries with generous year‑end incentive bonuses.
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contributions.
• Generous paid vacation and paid sick time.
• Assistance with financial planning/education and other unique perks.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in civil or biosystems engineering.
• Ability/desire to achieve professional licensure if unlicensed.
• Team‑oriented with a competitive, entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to be challenged and rewarded with a competitive salary, incentive bonuses, and ownership in the firm.
• Water and wastewater experience is preferred but is not required.

Responsibilities (will vary with experience but generally consist of the following)

• Develop engineering studies, cost estimates, and design concepts for a broad range of water, wastewater, civil‑site, and stormwater projects.
• Develop design concepts and CAD drawings and work with CAD staff.
• Meet with clients to review and develop design concepts.
• Field/site visits during design and construction (1-2 days per week is typical).
• GIS, water and sewer modeling, and asset management.

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