Water Resources Engineer E-II

Butler Fairman & Seufert; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler, Fairman and Seufert in Merrillville, IN, is seeking a full-time Engineer with a background or interest in water resources and environmental engineering. Projects include water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities, as well as distribution and collection systems.

The successful candidate will design and review engineering work, mentor teammates, and coordinate with project managers, clients, and agencies, with opportunities to contribute to multiple project types.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 4–10 years of relevant experience and Indiana PE registration preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills including slopes, volumes, elevations, percentages, and flow rates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to present to managers, clients, and the public.
• Experience with WaterCad, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ICPR and AutoCAD Civil 3D encouraged but not required.
• Experience in construction administration and inspection encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete technical design, design reviews, calculations, and reports for water resources projects.
• Collaborate with team members and work independently to solve challenges.
• Mentor and train junior staff on project tasks.
• Manage multiple tasks and ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with technicians to develop construction documents under supervision.
• Demonstrate client-focused, professional communication with agencies.
• Participate as a technical resource to municipalities on commissions/boards.

Skills

Algebraic concepts and calculations

Verbal and written communication

Project coordination support

Mentoring and staff development

Client and stakeholder interaction

Professional Engineer license (Indiana

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

WaterCad

Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis

ICPR

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY

Butler, Fairman and Seufert (BF&S) is currently seeking a full-time Engineer with background or interest in pursuing a career in water resources/environmental engineering for its Merrillville office location. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, water, wastewater, and stormwater disciplines. Project types include treatment facilities, utility distribution, and stormwater and sanitary collection systems. The successful candidate will display a technical aptitude to use or acquire the skills and motivation to complete engineering assignments, assist less experienced engineers, manage various aspects of projects, or provide additional support the Project Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete technical design, technical design reviews, shop-drawing reviewing, engineering calculations, and communications duties on a wide array of engineering projects, including treatment facilities, stormwater management for site projects and during construction, pump stations, and distribution/collection networks.
• Collaborate with team members as well as work independently to constructively approach challenges and develop solutions.
• Mentor and train subordinates that are assigned to assist with project tasks.
• Ability to be versatile in duties and able to manage multiple tasks while adhering to timely completion of such tasks.
• Coordinate with technical personnel to develop construction documents and specifications under the supervision of a Project Manager.
• Demonstrate ability to be personable and customer focused with clients and agencies.
• Participate in planning commission or similar commission(s)/board(s) as a technical resource to municipalities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Bachelor's degreein Civil Engineering.
• 4– 10years relevant work experience and possess Professional Engineering registration in Indiana.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel
• A strong understanding of Algebraic concepts, % Slopes, volumes, quantities, elevations, percentages, and flow rates is required.
• Strong verbal and writing skillsto encourage developmentintoa Professional Engineerthatwill effectivelypresent informationandrespondto questionsfromgroupsof managers, clients, customers,and the public
• Experience in utilizing modeling software such as WaterCad, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ICPR and design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D are encouraged but not required.
• Experience in construction administration and inspection is encouraged but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes outdoors, and some physical exertion may be necessary.

Butler, Fairman, Seufert provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Butler, Fairman, Seufert complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer.