Senior Water Resources Engineer (Louisville, KY)

grwinc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

GRW Engineers, Inc. seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Louisville to build and maintain a portfolio of water/wastewater utilities projects for GRW's water resource engineering team.

The role emphasizes strong technical grounding in water resource engineering, client relationship growth, and leadership to mentor a motivated team while advancing professional growth within a well-established, full-service design firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• 15+ years of experience with design and construction administration of water and wastewater utility infrastructure projects in a consulting environment.
• Strong technical background in water resource engineering and proficiency in planning, design, bidding, and construction administration phases.
• Excellent marketing and business development skills with industry contacts.
• Experience with proposal development.
• Proficient at project management including scope of work, LOE estimates, and leading teams.
• Exceptional client service management and ability to grow a client network.
• Proven leadership to mentor and oversee a motivated team.
• Microsoft Office; Newforma preferred.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• High organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to exceed firm’s and clients’ expectations.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and administer construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Site visits and client/public meetings will be incorporated.
• Lead and manage project teams to meet scope, budget, and schedule.
• Support business development and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Prepare proposals and contribute to marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Proposal writing

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Organization

Detail oriented

Independence

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Kentucky PE registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Newforma

Job description

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

GRW is a regional, multi-disciplined firm with a desire for growth, and the firm has been listed in the ENR Top 500 since 1973. Founded in 1964, GRW's dedication to service has resulted in repeat clients providing up to 90 percent of GRW's workload. Principals and associates representing many disciplines work one-on-one with our clients. Close, personal service is the hallmark of GRW's business philosophy.

GRW offers a challenging work environment combining the latest in engineering concepts with career development to keep personnel up to date with the latest technologies and advancements. Responsibilities will include planning, design and construction administration of utility infrastructure projects. Site visits and client/public meetings will be incorporated. Your personal capabilities, interest, aptitude, and motivation will determine your professional growth. Ownership opportunities are available for the right candidate.

GRW is seeking the following 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 utility infrastructure projects in a consulting environment.
• Strong technical background and experience in water resource engineering. Must be proficient at the execution of planning, design, bidding, and construction administration phases of water infrastructure projects.
• Candidate should have excellent marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships within the industry.
• Experience with the development of proposals.
• Proficient at Project Management. Must prepare scope-of-work and level-of-effort estimates for contract proposals; must lead and manage team for successful execution of contracted scope, budget, and schedule.
• Exceptional Client Service Management. Must develop and maintain a healthy network of clients.
• Proven leadership skills. Must develop, 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.

This role will offer the opportunity to leverage GRW's established, well-respected water services team locally and regionally to support business development initiatives. Mentorship and development from seasoned leadership and peers will allow this Senior Water Resources Engineer to have a direct impact on maintaining and growing GRW's legacy of providing outstanding engineering services to water and wastewater clients.

GRW looks for individuals eager to advance their skills and work on teams with other dedicated employees to complete the projects our clients need. Hiring the most qualified employees is critical to us and the success of our company.

When you join GRW you'll be working for an award-winning, full-service design consulting firm with a history of more than 50 years serving our regional, national, and occasionally international clients. Our objective is simple. We value our employees and take pride in providing them with the proper resources and tools to help them achieve professional excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled