Water Resources Engineer

HUSSEY GAY BELL

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health insurance options

401(k) with up to 4% match

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking a Water/Sewer Lead Engineer. The role involves managing projects for water distribution and sewer collection, supervising engineers, and engaging in business development. Candidates should have a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, a PE license in TN, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The firm offers competitive pay, health benefits, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

8 or more years of experience related to water projects.
Experience designing and permitting wastewater treatment plants is preferred.
Master’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and manage projects related to water distribution and sewer collection.
Develop proposals and conceptualize solutions with clients.
Mentor junior engineers and support projects in other offices.

Skills

Project management

Engineering principles

Client relationship management

Construction management

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Self-motivated

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

PE license in TN

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

WaterGEMS

WaterCAD

Job description

Overview

As Water/Sewer Lead Engineer, you will plan, design, and manage projects related to water distribution and sewer collection, and/or pump station design and other water resource tasks. You will have frequent interaction with both clients, public entities and permitting agencies as well as engage in business development and client relationship management efforts for the division as directed by leadership.

Core Position Responsibilities

Work as a team member with other project engineers to produce reports, studies, specifications, and construction documents.
Apply a diverse knowledge of engineering principles relative to water distribution and sewer collection and/or pump station design and other water resources tasks based on several years of experience.
Have experience with construction management of water resources projects
Meet with clients to discuss needs, conceptualize solutions, and develop proposals
Have a working knowledge of funding sources for municipal projects
Supervise and seal designs by other engineers
Manage projects from concept through construction
Develop an overall understanding of client’s long-term goals
Participate in business development efforts such as networking in industry organizations, ie: GAWP, GRWA, ASCE, AWWA as well as developing new client contacts
Work with and support designs and projects in other HGB offices
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and other appropriate employees
BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering at an ABET-accredited institution
PE license in TN
8 or more years of experience related to water projects
Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D software

§ Working knowledge and application of Sewer and/or Water GEMS and WaterCAD software

Preferred Skills

Experience designing and permitting wastewater treatment plants
Master’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering a plus but not required
Advanced leadership skills as either a technical leader and/or project manager of complex projects
Experience working with and managing a team of engineers
Self motivated

An ENR Top 500 and Top Southeast Design Firm, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best team of talented, motivated and creative professionals. We strive to provide our employees with the freedom, flexibility and resources needed to make the choices that work best for their life. We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO) inclusive of paid medical leave, paid holidays and ½ day Fridays, competitive health inclusive of FSA/HSA options, dental, vision and life insurance, financial and retirement benefits including up to 4% match for 401 (k) and competitive compensation in addition to allowing our team members time to engage in meaningful capacities in our industry and in our communities through board, committee and service leadership for our on-the-go professionals.

Seniority level