Water Resources Project Engineer

haleyward; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 87,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $5,000

ESOP

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with Roth

PTO

11 paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Haley Ward seeks a Water Resources Project Engineer in Portland, ME to plan, organize and control project activities within PM guidelines and QA/QC. The role focuses on municipal water, sewer, and roadway infrastructure projects with team collaboration from planning through implementation.

You'll design hydraulic systems, pump stations, and SCADA integrations while ensuring compliance and quality. Mentorship and innovation are encouraged in a supportive, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT on track to PE with related experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports project team toward preparation of plans and specs.
• Conducts engineering computations for complex projects.
• Communicates with regulatory staff and represents clients at hearings.
• Monitors budget, schedule, QA/QC, and reports progress to PM.
• Lead hydraulic design projects for municipal water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Engineer pump stations from concept to commissioning, including controls.
• Advise field engineers, contractors and inspectors during construction.
• Collaborate with PM on project strategy and scope.
• Prepare proposals with scope, schedule, and manpower estimates.
• Promote new business for the company and area of expertise.
• Design and integrate SCADA for monitoring and operation.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive sustainable design.

Skills

PE license

EIT

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling

Control systems design

Verbal & written communication

Valid driver's license

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Control system design

Job description

Are you searching for a new opportunity to join a growing 100% employee-owned company that offers professional development opportunities, values an excellent work life balance and giving back to your community? Are you looking to be the next industry leader for a company with a culture that collaborates well together, works hard, and has fun while doing so? If so, check out this opportunity to become an employee-owner of Haley Ward, one of the one of the Best Firms to Work For in the country! AND, as an added benefit, we will offer you a$5,000 signing bonus!

About Our Company

At Haley Ward, our team of over 300 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward’s work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face-to-face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.

Join our team and Haley Ward will provide you:

• $5,000 signing bonus!!
• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or a paid monthly stipend if you have insurance elsewhere
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work-life balance, professional development and is community driven
• And much more!

What you can expect to be doing:

Haley Ward is looking for a Water Resources Project Engineer who will plan, organize, and control the activities of projects to best accomplish the successful completion of all projects to which assigned while operating within the guidelines established by the Project Manager, and within established schedules, budgets, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) policy constraints. Typical projects will entail municipal water, sewer, and roadway infrastructure, dams, site planning, and stormwater management. You will work in a team environment on a broad range of engineering projects from planning through implementation.

• Supports project team toward preparation of a professional, economical, and effective set of plans and specifications for each individual project.
• Conducts engineering computations to design difficult and complex engineering projects.
• Communicates directly with governmental/regulatory staff relative to design concepts and requirements. Represents clients at regulatory agency hearings or meetings.
• Performs overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans) and reports regularly on project status to Project Manager.
• Monitors compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Responsible for the design concept of the plans and specifications.
• Lead complex hydraulic design projects for municipal water distribution, collection systems, and treatment facilities.
• Engineer pump stations from concept to commissioning - including electrical controls, telemetry, and automation systems.
• Consults and advises field engineers, contractors, and inspectors regarding the construction phase of the project.
• Communicates with the Project Manager on project strategy and matters that may impact the outcome of a project.
• Assists in preparation of project proposals including scope of work, time schedule, and manpower estimates.
• Promotes new business for the total company and for their own area of expertise.
• Design and integrate SCADA control systems for automated monitoring and operation of water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive innovation in sustainable design approaches.

What you will need to succeed:

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license with a minimum of 4 years of related experience OR Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) on track to attain PE license with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years design experience with water/wastewater systems.
• SCADA systems interest - design, programming, or integration of control systems.
• Pump station design expertise - from wet wells and pump systems to electrical/control systems.
• Skills in AutoCAD, hydraulic modeling software, and control system design desirable.
• Sound mathematical skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation required.

A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted.

Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class established by law.

Location: Portland, ME - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

The estimated range for this role is: $87,360 to $102,960 salary. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, credentials, skills, and demonstrated proficiency for the role. Compensation is reviewed at least annually each year. Compensation is also adjusted throughout the year to recognize position advancement, responsibilities and licensure and/or certification.