Senior Engineer – Wastewater Planning & Modeling

Align; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation & sick time

Hybrid schedule

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Senior Engineer – Wastewater Planning & Modeling to lead and support wastewater planning, hydraulic modeling, flow monitoring, and municipal infrastructure studies across the region. You will work with our Water/Wastewater Team to deliver master plans, analyses, and technical memorandums.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree and a PE, with 8+ years in flow monitoring, modeling, and analysis of sewer systems, plus proficiency in EPA SWMM/PCSWMM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• 8+ years of experience in flow monitoring, modeling, and analysis of sanitary and storm sewer systems.
• Proficiency with EPA SWMM and PCSWMM; experience with InfoWorks ICM is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing and client interaction.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead sanitary sewer flow monitoring programs, data review, and analysis.
• Develop, calibrate, and apply sanitary sewer and combined sewer hydraulic models.
• Perform wastewater collection system capacity evaluations and wet weather analyses.
• Prepare wastewater master plans, alternatives analyses, and technical memorandums.
• Analyze SSES data and support solutions for SSO, CSO, and basement backup concerns.
• Lead project management activities, client meetings, schedules, and budgets.
• Support proposals, scope development, and business development efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Eng

PE license

Tools

EPA SWMM

PCSWMM

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id:2760

# of Openings:1

Location: Farmington Hills, Lansing, or Grand Rapids, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together—our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Senior Engineer – Wastewater Planning & Modeling to help us keep building.

Working with our Water/Wastewater Team, you will lead and support wastewater collection system planning, hydraulic modeling, flow monitoring, system capacity evaluations, and municipal infrastructure studies for communities and wastewater authorities throughout the region.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and lead sanitary sewer flow monitoring programs, data review, and analysis.
• Develop, calibrate, and apply sanitary sewer and combined sewer hydraulic models.
• Perform wastewater collection system capacity evaluations and wet weather analyses.
• Prepare wastewater master plans, alternatives analyses, and technical memorandums.
• Analyze SSES data and support solutions for SSO, CSO, and basement backup concerns.
• Lead project management activities, client meetings, schedules, and budgets.
• Support proposals, scope development, and business development efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• 8+ years of experience in flow monitoring, modeling, and analysis of sanitary and storm sewer systems.
• Proficiency with EPA SWMM and PCSWMM; experience with InfoWorks ICM is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing and client interaction.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.