Project Engineer II - Water/Wastewater

Hr Green; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Green, Inc. in St. Paul, MN seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to lead water and wastewater projects. You’ll deliver designs for treatment plants, collection systems, and distribution improvements to protect public health and support growing communities.

As a senior contributor, you’ll sign and seal documents, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with project managers to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while maintaining QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering and be professionally registered (P.E.) in one or more states in which HR Green conducts business.
• Six or more years of design/engineering experience and a demonstrated ability to act as an authorized agent of the company to sign engineering documents.
• Possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• Capable of correctly operating technical analysis equipment and computer equipment.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and apply professional knowledge to routine and non-routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct and independently complete assigned engineering designs.
• Assist the Project Manager and/or act as Project Manager and assign tasks.
• Check the accuracy of tasks (QA/QC) completed by staff.
• Make major design decisions meeting external client needs and coordinate related work.
• Identify and resolve technical, schedule, or financial issues with Project Manager or client.
• Assist in bidding or contractor selection if authorized.
• Monitor construction and supervise field personnel.
• Respond to contractor questions and issue addenda as needed.
• Prepare change orders and project estimates of time and cost.
• Sign and seal engineering documents as authorizing representative.
• Act as technical expert or Project Manager on smaller projects.

Skills

Engineering design

Technical writing

QA/QC

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Licensure eligibility within six months

Job description

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Water - Wastewater Minnesota Full Time Professional St. Paul, MN, US

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. Our people are the heart of our success. We've earned national recognition, including being named a Great Place to Work and consistently ranking on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms in the United States and we're still growing!

Summary

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative solutions in water and wastewater treatment? Join HR Green’s Water team in St. Paul and take part in projects that directly improve the reliability, safety, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. From upgrades to wastewater treatment plants and collection systems, to enhancements at drinking water treatment facilities and distribution systems, you’ll be at the forefront of projects that protect public health and support growing communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• As an individual contributor, uses professional judgment to direct and independently complete assigned engineering designs.
• Actively assists the Project Manager, or acts as project manager, and assigns tasks and schedules to Staff Engineer (I/II), Project Engineer and non-exempt project team members, answers questions, and monitors progress.
• Checks the accuracy (formal and informal QA/QC) of assigned tasks completed by other engineering and technical staff.
• Makes major design decisions that meet the needs of external customers while coordinating the impact of such decisions on related project efforts.
• Pro-actively identifies technical, schedule or financial issues and seeks resolution from the Project Manager and/or the client, as appropriate to the situation.
• Assists the Client in bidding or contractor selection if authorized by the Project Manager.
• Monitors construction and supervises field personnel assigned to a task, data collection or a specific project.
• Responds to contractor questions and issues and prepares and issues project addenda as needed.
• Recommends and prepares change orders.
• Participates in the creation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work.
• Signs and seals engineering documents as an authorized representative of the company.
• Acts as technical expert on assigned projects when operating as an individual contributor, and acts as Project Manager on smaller scope or specialty projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering and be professionally registered (P.E.) in one or more states in which HR. Green, Inc. conducts business (or have the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment).
• Must possess six or more years of design/engineering experience and a demonstrated ability to act as an authorized agent of the company to sign engineering documents.
• Possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• Capable of correctly operating technical analysis equipment and computer equipment.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities.
• Hold current registered Professional Engineer certification in one or more states in which HR Green conducts business or have the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment. In many cases the Project Engineer will possess additional professional, specialty certifications relevant to their field, and/or advanced education in a given discipline. The employee must be capable of driving/operating a motor vehicle for company business and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of residence.
• Previous water/wastewater experience required.

Compensation Range

$100.200.00 - 166,600.00

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Minnesota Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy Bill Article 7 Section 2. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.