Experienced Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater Systems

SHUCK-BRITSON INC.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Snyder & Associates seeks an experienced civil engineer to plan, design, and deliver complex water and wastewater treatment projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams from planning through construction while mentoring staff and building client relationships.

The role supports our community-focused practice with a strong emphasis on quality and service. You will work with a collaborative team that values curiosity and lifelong learning, offering opportunities for growth, stability, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of design experience completing complex water and wastewater projects with a focus on treatment.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field.
• PE designation required.
• Strong client and project management skills.
• Familiarity with water and wastewater funding sources, including SRF, USDA, and CDBG.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor water and wastewater projects with a focus on treatment.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently with minimal direction.
• Coordinate QA/QC procedures across projects.
• Monitor budgets and identify out-of-scope work.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and PMs.
• Develop scope, schedule, and fees for design projects.
• Foster strong client relationships and effective communication.
• Visualize project workflow and identify critical milestones.

Skills

Design experience

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Funding sources knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

Snyder & Associates seeks an experienced civil engineer with a strong background in planning, designing, and delivering complex water and wastewater treatment projects. You’ll join a team of forward‑thinking, passionate professionals committed to life‑long learning and meaningful community impact. With more than 300 specialists across engineering, environmental science, surveying, and landscape architecture, you’ll be supported by people who elevate one another’s work and by a benefits package designed to give you peace of mind that you and your family are cared for. As regulations evolve and infrastructure ages, communities are looking for partners who can help modernize facilities, strengthen system resilience, and confidently move projects from concept to construction. Our team leans into that work with curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to solutions that genuinely support the communities we serve.

This role is ideal for an engineer who brings solid technical expertise, proven project management capabilities, and a collaborative approach to guiding multidisciplinary teams. You’ll shape project strategy from early planning through construction, mentor emerging professionals, and build trusted client relationships that reflect our long‑standing reputation for service, quality, and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Involved with planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on treatment
• Ability to work with minimal direction throughout the project delivery process
• Successfully manage and coordinate multiple projects concurrently
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Monitor financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust work effort with the project team to ensure efficient project delivery and identify out‑of‑scope work elements
• Prioritize schedule and budget development and maintenance throughout the project life cycle, communicating scope creep quickly to project stakeholders
• Act as a mentor for less‑experienced engineers and project managers
• Establish new and maintain existing client relationships with strong communication abilities
• Develop scope, schedule, and fees for planning and design projects
• Proactively visualize project workflow, including identifying critical path milestones and work elements

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of design experience completing complex water and wastewater projects with a focus on treatment
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field
• PE designation required
• Strong client and project management skills
• Familiarity with water and wastewater funding sources, including SRF, USDA, and CDBG

Life At Snyder

Snyder & Associates has grown to become a large regional civil engineering and planning firm in the Midwest. With thirteenoffice locationsin five states, the communities we serve are the same places we proudly call home. For us, it’s about more than just the project at hand. It’s about improving community quality of life, which is why 94 percent of our existing clients continue to trust us as an extension of their staff. Watch theSnyder & Associates About Us Videoto learn more. You’ll also find a welcoming, family‑oriented atmosphere that encourages connection, celebrates achievements, and offers opportunities to engage with the community and bring engineering to life outside the office, empowering you to grow your career while making a difference in the places we proudly call home.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.