Senior Wastewater Engineer (Municipal)

HireOTS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Water/Wastewater Infrastructure sector is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead projects and ensure high-quality service delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects while managing budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in wastewater engineering, project management, and effective communication skills. With a commitment to employee ownership and a robust benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a reputable firm. Join a dedicated team and contribute to essential projects that shape the community's infrastructure.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Match

Sign on Bonus

Paid Overtime

Annual Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Wastewater Engineering is essential.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer with project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts engineering work on projects, managing budget and quality.
• Negotiates critical issues with top-level engineers and maintains client relationships.

Skills

Wastewater Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Persuasion Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Client:

• THE most reputable Water/Wastewater Infrastructure and Treatment Civil Consulting firm in the US & Canada
• 100% employee owned for close to 100 years
• Full Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, and 401K match
• Sign on Bonus
• Paid OT and Annual Performance Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on projects, with responsibility and authority for budget, schedule contractual obligations, and quality standards
• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies
• May have responsibility for several projects concurrently
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Has responsibility for preparing proposals, conducting interviews, and negotiating contracts with clients after selection
• Develops and maintains significant relationships with client management personnel
• Delivers high quality services within budget and schedule constraints
• Identifies need for and directs subconsultants performing services on projects
• Active in professional associations, including presentations of technical papers, member of technical committees, and officer of local or national organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• 10-15 years of directly-relevant experience in Wastewater Engineering working with wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater collection systems
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Must have demonstrated ability and experience in the design and construction phase of small, medium, and large sized infrastructure projects
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Master's in Civil or Environmental Engineering (+)