Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Colliers Engineering & Design; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision coverage

401(k)/Roth matched

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Philanthropy opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Arizona is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our Civil/Site Discipline. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in water/wastewater analysis and design, with experience on public works, master-planned communities, and utilities.

This role supports planning, design, and construction phase services, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to project management. PE registration in AZ or within 12 months is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 4-7+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in AZ or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Strong technical skills with hydraulic principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents for water/wastewater facilities and mains as part of an engineering team.
• Prepare designs, basis of design reports, and technical specs.
• Develop water/wastewater planning and engineering documents for land/site development.
• Create hydraulic models and studies for water and wastewater systems.
• Coordinate with team, utilities, municipalities, consultants, and clients.
• Provide construction phase support including submittals, RFIs, and startup.
• Mentor staff and ensure quality control and timely deliverables.
• Review plans with plan reviewers and resolve issues.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Bentley WaterCAD

Bentley SewerCAD

Bentley Hammer

InfoWater

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our Civil/Site Discipline in Arizona. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in water/wastewater analysis and design. We have extensive experience providing services on many of the Valley’s largest and most prestigious master-planned communities, retail, office, educational, healthcare, mixed use developments and public works projects.

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our Civil/Site Discipline in Arizona. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in water/wastewater analysis and design. We have extensive experience providing services on many of the Valley’s largest and most prestigious master-planned communities, retail, office, educational, healthcare, mixed use developments and public works projects.

This position is based in Arizona, with the option of office-based work in Phoenix, the East Valley (Gilbert/Chandler), or the West Valley (Goodyear/Tolleson).

The Water Infrastructure team at Colliers Engineering & Design focuses on water and wastewater infrastructure projects for public and municipal providers, private utilities, and developers throughout Arizona. Our work spans initial planning and design to construction phase engineering and startup support. We are looking to expand our team by adding talented staff who are passionate about applying their expertise on a variety of exciting projects and are eager for continued technical growth, career advancement, and opportunities to contribute to the firm’s success.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, as part of an engineering team, construction documents for water booster pump stations, water storage facilities, groundwater treatment facilities, groundwater wells, sewer pump stations, reclaim water systems, and water and sewer mains.
• Prepares construction documents, including construction plans, basis of design reports, and technical specifications.
• Prepares water and wastewater planning and engineering documents in support of land development and site development projects.
• Prepares hydraulic models and studies of water and wastewater systems.
• Coordinates with team members, staff, private utilities, municipalities, consultants, and clients.
• Provides construction phase engineering support in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, engineer-of-record services, and startup and commissioning support.
• Responsible for quality control, schedules, and plan production.
• Delegates work and provides technical guidance to assure design is technically sound and cost-efficient.
• Assists with project and team management and mentors other design staff.
• Processes plans and resolves issues with plan reviewers.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related field.
• 4-7+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in AZ or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Sound engineering fundamentals, including hydraulic principles.
• Demonstrates strong technical skills and can prepare design on various water and wastewater projects.
• Computer skills required with proficiency in MS Office Suite and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Displays sound organizational, judgment, and technical skills.
• Attention to detail, quality of work, and client service.
• Self-motivated and able to manage and meet multiple critical deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Desired

• Experience in water distribution and wastewater collection facilities design, which may include pump stations, storage reservoirs, well sites, lift stations, water mains, and sewer mains.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Bentley Products (WaterCAD, SewerCAD, Hammer), and/or InfoWater.
• Possesses an understanding of state, local, and private utility engineering requirements.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects and company-sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work-life balance through a generous compensation package that includes company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

• company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• a mentorship program
• a wellness program
• a Women's Organization
• ongoing philanthropic opportunities

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education, a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses, a mentorship program, a wellness program, a Women's Organization, and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.