Civil Project Engineer

Haley and Ward, Inc.; Maynard (MA); On-site; USD 103,085 - 121,493; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 signing bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Eleven paid holidays

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Haley and Ward, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in Maynard, MA. Responsibilities include planning and controlling project activities related to municipal water and wastewater systems. A BS in Civil Engineering and a PE license or EIT are required, along with experience in design and project management. Benefits include a $5,000 signing bonus, ESOP, competitive insurance plans, and a culture promoting work-life balance. Salary estimates range from $103,085 to $121,493 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years related experience with a PE license or 5 years with EIT.
• Minimum 3 years design experience with water/wastewater systems.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control project activities for successful completion.
• Support project team with plans and specifications.
• Conduct engineering computations for complex projects.
• Communicate with regulatory staff and represent clients.
• Monitor compliance with codes and QA/QC policies.
• Lead hydraulic design projects for water distribution.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote sustainable design.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Design experience with water/wastewater systems

Pump station design expertise

SCADA systems interest

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

About Our Company

At Haley Ward, our team of close to 300 employee‑owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward’s work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face‑to‑face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.

Benefits

• $5,000 signing bonus!!
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or a paid monthly stipend if you have insurance elsewhere
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long‑term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work‑life balance, professional development and is community driven
• And much more!

Responsibilities

Haley Ward is looking for a Project Engineer who will plan, organize, and control the activities of projects to best accomplish the successful completion of all projects to which assigned while operating within the guidelines established by the Project Manager, and within established schedules, budgets, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) policy constraints. Typical projects will entail municipal water, sewer, and roadway infrastructure, dams, site planning, and stormwater management. You will work in a team environment on a broad range of engineering projects from planning through implementation.

• Supports project team toward preparation of a professional, economical, and effective set of plans and specifications for each individual project.
• Conducts engineering computations to design difficult and complex engineering projects.
• Communicates directly with governmental/regulatory staff relative to design concepts and requirements. Represents clients at regulatory agency hearings or meetings.
• Performs overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans) and reports regularly on project status to Project Manager.
• Monitors compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Responsible for the design concept of the plans and specifications.
• Lead complex hydraulic design projects for municipal water distribution, collection systems, and treatment facilities.
• Engineer pump stations from concept to commissioning - including electrical controls, telemetry, and automation systems.
• Consults and advises field engineers, contractors, and inspectors regarding the construction phase of the project.
• Communicates with the Project Manager on project strategy and matters that may impact the outcome of a project.
• Assists in preparation of project proposals including scope of work, time schedule, and manpower estimates.
• Promotes new business for the total company and for their own area of expertise.
• Design and integrate SCADA control systems for automated monitoring and operation of water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive innovation in sustainable design approaches.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license with a minimum of 4 years of related experience OR Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) on track to attain PE license with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years design experience with water/wastewater systems.
• SCADA systems interest - design, programming, or integration of control systems.
• Pump station design expertise - from wet wells and pump systems to electrical/control systems.
• Skills in AutoCAD, hydraulic modeling software, and control system design desirable.
• Sound mathematical skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation required.

A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted.

Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class established by law.

Location: Maynard, MA - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

The estimated range for this role is: $103,085 to $121,493. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, credentials, skills, and demonstrated proficiency for the role. Compensation is reviewed at least annually each year. Compensation is also adjusted throughout the year to recognize position advancement, responsibilities and licensure and/or certification.