Senior Engineer - Water + Environment Market

Gresham Smith, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate project manager with expertise in environmental and water resources engineering. This role involves leading project teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of stormwater and wastewater projects. The company values a collaborative and inclusive culture, providing opportunities for professional growth and community engagement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving essential infrastructure and making a positive impact on communities. If you are driven by purpose and excellence, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Professional growth opportunities

Community engagement initiatives

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in environmental/water resources engineering consulting.
• P.E. licensure required with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, planning, and client relationships.
• Lead environmental and stormwater related projects.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Communication Skills

Technical Leadership

Environmental Regulations Knowledge

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Engineering

B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SENIO003394

Posted: March 28, 2025

Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Locations

Gresham Smith | Cincinnati Office
Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA

Description

We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you’re working with, and what you’re working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first—they’re at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you’re just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we’d love to hear from you!

Gresham Smith’s water experts navigate changing regulations, aging infrastructure and emerging technologies to address clients’ present-day challenges while providing resiliency and flexibility for the future. From maintaining clean drinking water and treating wastewater to managing stormwater, we invite you to join us in designing solutions that improve essential infrastructure to keep communities healthy and thriving.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of project management including: supporting pursuits and attending interviews for pursuits, client management, project scope development, project planning, organizing, change management, inter-discipline coordination, production coordination, team leadership, financial management, project quality control and delivery.
• Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Understand project goals and clearly communicate them to project teams to ensure client expectations are consistently achieved.
• Provide leadership and direction for the execution of environmental, stormwater and wastewater related projects.
• Lead project staff, prepare work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Oversee the production of plans and specifications for design projects for stormwater conveyance and industrial stormwater treatment facilities.
• Be recognized as a credible leader with strong technical experience related to the support of environmental, stormwater and water/wastewater projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or like degree with relevant experience is required.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in environmental/water resources engineering consulting for local government/municipal clients.
• Experience working with conveyance, distribution, pumping and treatment.
• Experience working with storage a plus.
• P.E. licensure is required.
• Must be exceptional in written and oral communication, with the ability to lead, develop and deliver highly persuasive presentations that build client confidence and result in securing favorable environmental and stormwater design contracts.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and potential application to clients’ needs required.
• Proven experience in developing project plans, anticipating and addressing project issues, leading meetings with clients, and directing the completion of technical reports and designs.

Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.