RK&K | Project Engineer - Wastewater Treatment

ASCE Maryland Section; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering organization in Maryland is seeking a qualified engineer to design upgrades for municipal wastewater treatment facilities. The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering and have 5-10 years of experience in wastewater projects. Responsibilities include technical evaluations, preparing design calculations, and ensuring quality work. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to delivering projects on time are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a multi-disciplined engineering team.
• Ability to perform hydraulic and wastewater calculations.
• Self-motivated and capable of meeting project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design upgrades for wastewater treatment facilities.
• Prepare calculations and estimates for wastewater projects.
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Mass balance calculations

Tank sizing

Wastewater process design

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Complete designs for upgrades and expansions to municipal wastewater treatment facilities
• Prepare design calculations, process flow diagrams and costs estimates for wastewater projects
• Conduct technical evaluations of various unit processes and equipment to support planning and design related to wastewater systems
• Preparation and review of technical memoranda, engineering reports, presentations, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
• Work directly with the owner, designer, project engineers and contractors.
• Exceed client expectations for quality, schedule and budget
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, workshops and incorporate client feedback into design documents
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of QA/QC development and execution process
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of contract specifications, standards, etc.
• Mentor staff by training employees and supporting personal growth opportunities

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
• Five to ten years of demonstrated experience working with a multi-disciplined engineering team to develop construction plans and specifications for unit processes in liquid and solids wastewater treatment
• Demonstrated ability to perform hydraulic, mass balance, tank sizing and other wastewater calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to complete contract documents for wastewater projects.
• Self-motivated, able to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget
• Ability to deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Strong interest in wastewater treatment process design
• Passion for quality work and client service

Job Preferences

• Professional Engineer registration
• Experience working with municipalities in the Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania regions