Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Water/wastewater engineer with 16+ years of progressive experience to join our North Carolina team. The candidate will lead design and planning for water and wastewater facilities, transmission systems, storage tanks, pumping stations, and sewer rehabilitation projects.

The role requires strong communication and mentoring skills, with the ability to develop technical approaches and proposals. P.E.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater system planning, design and construction.
• P.E. licensure in NC or ability to obtain via comity within 6 months.
• Experience leading design teams and coordinating technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and provide design oversight of water/wastewater projects.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Participate in construction phase and pre-bid/post-bid activities.
• Lead project planning from procurement through closeout.

Skills

Water/wastewater engineering

Project leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring others

Proposal development

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve theworld.

We are currently seeking an experienced Water/wastewater engineer with 16+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater system planning, design and construction, including water and wastewater facilities, water transmission systems, water storage tanks, pumping stations, force mains, and the evaluation, design and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer systems. Construction phase experience is desired. This position can be located anywhere in North Carolina.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate is expected to be able to independently work on technical tasks with minimum supervision, lead and coordinate technical tasks and, when appropriate, serve as the project design lead. The successful candidate is also expected to support the preparation of technical proposals in particular the development of technical approaches. Successful candidate should demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as presentation skills, and the ability to mentor and train younger engineering staff.

• Manage, plan, and provide design oversight of water/wastewater projects.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, successfully manage and deliver projects on time and on budget, while meeting quality requirements. Responsible for control of work-in-progress and ensure accurate client billings on projects.
• Participate in construction phase, including pre-bid conferences, interpretations and post-bid evaluations and contract preparation.
• Participate in pre-project presentations and interviews.
• Lead project planning efforts from procurement and negotiation through execution and closeout, while continuing to monitor project status and control execution to achieve project goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• A minimum of 16 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater system planning, design and construction
• P.E., registered in the North Carolina, or ability to become registered through comity from another state within 6 months.

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)