Senior Water Resources Engineer

GRW | engineering | architecture | geospatial; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GRW Engineers, Inc. is searching for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join their Lexington office. This role involves planning and overseeing water/wastewater utility projects, requiring extensive experience and Kentucky PE registration.

The ideal candidate will lead project teams, ensuring successful execution of contracts while providing exceptional client service and maintaining strong industry relationships.

This position promises professional growth and the opportunity to mentor a motivated team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in water utility and wastewater projects.
• Proficient in planning, design, bidding, and construction phases.
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer utility infrastructure projects.
• Prepare scope-of-work and level-of-effort estimates.
• Lead and manage project teams for successful execution.
• Develop proposals and maintain client networks.

Skills

Water resource engineering

Client service management

Project management

Business development

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

Newforma

Job description

GRW Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in our Lexington office to build and maintain a portfolio of profitable water/wastewater utilities projects in support of GRW's water resource engineering team.

Responsibilities

Planning, design, and construction administration of utility infrastructure projects. Site visits and client/public meetings will be incorporated. Project‑management responsibilities include preparing scope‑of‑work and level‑of‑effort estimates for contract proposals, leading and managing teams for successful execution of contracted scope, budget, and schedule. Exceptional client service management and development of healthy client networks are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• 15+ years of experience with design and construction administration of water utility and wastewater infrastructure projects in a consulting environment.
• Strong technical background in water resource engineering; proficiency in planning, design, bidding, and construction administration phases.
• Excellent marketing and business‑development skills with contacts within the industry.
• Experience developing proposals.
• Proficient in Project Management; must prepare scope‑of‑work and level‑of‑effort estimates and lead teams for execution of scope, budget, and schedule.
• Exceptional client‑service management; maintain a healthy client network.
• Proven leadership skills; mentor and oversee a highly motivated team.
• Software knowledge: Microsoft Office; Newforma preferred.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Desire, motivation, and ability to exceed the firm’s and clients’ expectations.
• Dedication and willingness to continue professional growth.

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