Senior Engineer - Water Resources

Buchart Horn, Inc.

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Memphis, TN is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Water Resources. This role focuses on leading complex water and wastewater projects, requiring strong technical expertise and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. The position involves mentoring early-career engineers and collaborating on impactful infrastructure projects. Join an organization with a commitment to engineering excellence and enjoy a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Strong technical background in water and wastewater engineering.
  • Experience as a technical lead or project manager on complex projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical development and delivery of water and wastewater projects.
  • Plan, design, and develop water and wastewater systems.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to EITs and interns.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license
Technical lead experience
Water and wastewater engineering
AutoCAD
Revit or BIM tools
Civil 3D
Hydraulic modeling tools
Construction practices understanding

Job description

Overview

Senior Engineer - Water Resources | Memphis, TN | Full Time

About The Role

Buchart Horn is seeking a Senior Engineer to support and grow our Water Resources Strategic Business Unit. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys serving as a technical leader and project manager on complex water and wastewater projects. You will help shape solutions that support critical infrastructure while mentoring developing engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the firm.

This position supports projects across all Water Resources locations and offers the opportunity to work on impactful municipal and utility projects from planning through construction.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Engineer, you will lead the technical development and delivery of complex water and wastewater projects.

  • Plan, design, and develop water and wastewater systems including treatment facilities, pumping stations, and collection and distribution systems
  • Perform advanced engineering analyses, system studies, and independent calculations
  • Lead project design from early planning and schematic phases through construction documentation
  • Support permitting efforts and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
  • Review shop drawings, develop specifications, construction cost estimates, and sequencing
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to EITs, interns, and designers
  • Collaborate with project managers to support proposals, schedules, budgets, and client coordination

When assigned as a Project Manager, you may also serve as the primary client liaison, oversee project execution, manage budgets and schedules, and support the overall profitability and success of assigned projects.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Strong technical background in water and wastewater engineering and infrastructure design
  • Experience serving as a technical lead and/or project manager on complex projects
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit or BIM tools, and Civil 3D
  • Familiarity with hydraulic and hydraulic modeling tools such as WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS
  • Understanding of construction practices, cost estimating, and specification development
Why Join Us
  • Lead complex water and wastewater projects that have a tangible impact on the communities we serve
  • Join a firm with decades of trusted engineering and planning expertise
  • Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your technical leadership is valued
  • Engage with diverse and challenging projects that leverage your experience and allow for mentorship of early-career engineers
  • Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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