Senior Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater

ZipRecruiter; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead projects in Charlotte, NC. This role involves providing technical oversight, managing project budgets, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil or environmental engineering, with a minimum of 10 years of experience. You will be part of a collaborative team that values health and wellness, offering a flexible work schedule and comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about making a difference in water and wastewater management, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in North Carolina required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee water/wastewater team and project technical aspects.
• Prepare scopes of work and monitor project budgets.
• Pursue business development opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Effective Communication

Relationship Building

Technical Oversight

Budget Management

Hydraulic/Process Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk products

Job description

The Sr. Water/Wastewater Engineer in Charlotte, NC will work on water and wastewater treatment as well as distribution and collection of related projects. This individual will provide leadership and work closely with the water/wastewater design team and other discipline team members. The chosen candidate will be responsible for oversight of all technical aspects of a project, as well as administrative and management duties. The Engineer will be involved in business development activities such as responding to proposals and client outreach.

Duties

• Provide daily oversight and guidance to water/wastewater team.
• Provide weekly scheduling of time for team members as well as review of weekly time sheets.
• Prepare scopes of work, budget, and monitor budgets throughout the entire project.
• Seek out and pursue business development opportunities to further expand the group in targeted geographical regions of Southeast.
• Establish relationships and teaming opportunities with W/MBE companies for given projects.
• Provide assistance on developing design concepts and potential alternatives.
• Provide QA/QC to produce effective and high-quality project documents (including reports, design drawings, and specifications).
• Assist clients with construction procurement.
• Support projects in construction, including office administration and field observation oversight.
• Assist with water and wastewater operations and research, hydraulic/process modeling, environmental review, permitting, and project financing.
• Become actively involved with local, state, or professional associations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil and/or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years’ experience.
• Professional Engineer license in North Carolina.
• Proven track record of developing good working relationships with municipal, industrial, and/or institutional clients.
• Project management and leadership experience on various sized projects.
• Effective communication skills using oral, graphic, and written forms.
• Ability to travel to project sites and meet with operators to discuss technical matters.
• Ability to manage multiple workloads and budgets.
• Familiarity with AutoDesk products and hydraulic/process modeling software.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events