Senior Municipal Engineer

Ayres Associates Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a senior municipal water and wastewater engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading technical designs, managing municipal utility projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects. With a focus on mentorship and professional development, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your expertise. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and an employee stock ownership plan, making it an attractive place to grow your career while contributing to essential community services.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401K with company match

PTO upon hire

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in municipal utility design and construction.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in Wisconsin or Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design of municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Manage projects ensuring quality and schedule compliance.

Skills

Municipal utility design

Project management

Technical design

Water distribution systems

Wastewater collection systems

Client management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

St. Paul
1700 Highway 36 West
Suite 700
St. Paul, MN 55113, USA

Ayres is seeking a senior municipal water and/or wastewater engineer with a proven track record of technical design and managing and successfully executing various municipal utility projects. The successful candidate will have expertise in utility design, water/wastewater distribution and collection systems, and utility relocation projects, with experience in managing projects and clients, permitting, design, specification and contract preparation, and construction management.

On any given day, you’ll:

• Take the lead in and work collaboratively to deliver projects for municipal governments.
• Responsible for lead in technical design of municipal water and/or wastewater projects including distribution, pumping, storage, treatment, and process engineering
• Manage projects, oversee design and production of plans and specifications and related regulatory submittals, and ensure that the work is produced on schedule, profitably, and in conformance with the quality standards of Ayres and requirements of the contract.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with design team, PMs, and other leaders within the company.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Actively engage in professional organizations to maintain and/or share technical knowledge.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in Wisconsin or Minnesota.
• 15+ years of experience in the field of municipal utility design and construction.
• Ability to independently manage small to medium size projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, especially in smaller communities.
• Work with our team of 40+ employee-owners in Wisconsin and Minnesota to ensure the work is accurate, thorough, and aligns with the established standards while providing helpful feedback.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

Our good-faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $110000 - $155000. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good-faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities