Technical Leader, Water Infrastructure

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) seeks an experienced engineering leader to drive quality assurance and control across large-scale civil projects in water and wastewater.

You will review reports, drawings, and specifications, and lead design concept reviews for complex systems. You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships at decision-making levels, and support proposals while staying current with AWWA/ASCE/ASTM standards.

Qualifications

• Requires PE licensure for professional practice.
• 10+ years of experience with large-diameter water and wastewater pipelines.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and client management.
• Experience reviewing reports, drawings, and specs for QC/QA.

Responsibilities

• Conducts QA/QC activities reviewing project reports, drawings, and specs.
• Leads design conceptual reviews for complex projects.
• Guides clients and supports Project Managers and Principals.
• Contributes to pursuits including proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Mentors staff to execute final design and project closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Description:

• Conducts Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities in reviewing project reports, design drawings, and specifications.
• Conducts Design Conceptual Reviews for complex projects.
• Provides technical guidance and recommendations to client in support of Project Managers and Project Principals.
• Contributes to pursuit efforts including proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Maintains key client relationships with personnel at a decision-making level and takes on the role of client manager.
• Reviews, recommends, and facilitates the growth of the internal technical capabilities for multiple different disciplines centered around the civil engineering industry.
• Provides consultation and solutions to leadership in company’s technical capabilities.
• Maintains relationships with industry experts and manufacturers to stay up on current industry technologies, trends, and specification requirements.
• Maintains familiarity with current AWWA, ASCE, and ASTM design standards, manuals, details, and specifications.
• Understands the business goals and project financial performance.
• May assume responsibility as Principal-in-Charge of projects or Client Manager.
• Mentor staff to execute final, detailed design and project closeout.
• Exceptional leadership, inspiring multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintains memberships in technical committees or professional practice organizations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical preferred) from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering license required (PE).
• 10+ years of experience primarily with large diameter water and wastewater pipelines and facilities.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam preferred
• Time management and organization skills with the ability to be involved with multiple different design teams and concurrent projects at various design projects required.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, status, or local laws and to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any of these factors. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 713-266-6900 or by email using [e-mail] . For more information about your rights under the law, see: Know Your Rights

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