Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

MJ; Town of Harrietstown (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer for our Saranac Lake, NY office. The ideal candidate will lead design packages for municipal water and wastewater systems and mentor junior staff.

You will prepare engineering reports and assist with regulatory coordination, field investigations, and project marketing. A PE license and strong writing skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• 7+ years of civil/environmental consulting experience on municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineer license is required.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within a project team to support water/wastewater projects from programming through design and construction.
• Lead and independently prepare complete design packages for water and wastewater projects (pipelines, pumping stations, treatment facilities).
• Prepare technical reports including master plans, CIP plans, condition assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Conduct field investigations to assess site conditions and support design and construction.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies for permits.
• Provide construction administration support and coordinate with clients.

Skills

Water/wastewater engineering

Technical writing

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in civil/environmental engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Job description

MJ is a multi-disciplined engineering firm located in Clifton Park, New York with a staff of more than 175 professional architects, engineers, and surveyors. We have been in business for more than 47 years with a focus on municipal, state, federal, and private development projects. MJ has an immediate opening for a Senior Water/Wastewater engineer in our Saranac Lake, NY office and is currently accepting applications to join our great employees.

Responsibilities

• Work within a project team to support water/wastewater projects from initial project programming, through design and construction.
• Lead and independently prepare complete design packages (plans, specifications, estimates) for water and wastewater projects, including utility pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment facilities.
• Prepare technical reports including engineering reports, utility master plans, capital improvement plans, condition assessments, asset management plans, and feasibility studies for water and wastewater systems.
• Conduct field investigations to assess site conditions, inspect facilities and provide engineering support during design and construction.
• Coordinate with regulatory and governmental agencies for applicable permits.
• Provide construction administration support including project meetings, shop drawing reviews, reviewing / responding to RFIs, assisting in preparing project punch lists, completing periodic site inspections, and coordination with clients.
• Coordinate execution of projects with other disciplines.
• Support and mentor junior-level staff to share technical job knowledge and experience.
• Assist with technical marketing during the procurement of key projects, including participation in presentations.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET- accredited college with 7+ years of relevant experience in civil or environmental engineering and consulting with focus in municipal projects, including water and wastewater.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Understanding of State, Federal, and local regulations specific to water systems, sanitary sewers, and water and wastewater treatment.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D as a design tool for the preparation of plans.
• Understanding of hydraulic modeling (WaterGEMs, SewerGEMs or similar) is preferred.
• Ability to work within multiple design teams and execute to meet demanding schedules.
• Have excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Must be a US citizen or eligible to work without an employer sponsorship. Pay is based on applicant’s ability/experience and will be rated accordingly. We offer a very competitive benefit package.

MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status.

Salary Range: $87,000 – $104,000