Water & Wastewater Engineer

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Vacation and sick time

Hybrid/flexible schedules

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Water & Wastewater Engineer for our Grand Rapids, MI office. The role involves planning and designing water and wastewater projects from concept through construction, with client coordination and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in design, strong communication, and CAD/BIM proficiency. A Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Engineering is required; Ohio PE is a plus or achievable within six months.

Qualifications

• BS in civil or environmental engineering required.
• 5+ years in water and wastewater process design and planning.
• Registered PE preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design water and wastewater projects from concept through construction.
• Coordinate with clients to gather background and operating data.
• Evaluate data, choose treatment technologies, and develop basis of design.
• Create design drawings, specs, and obtain permits from regulators.
• Collaborate with multi-office project teams and assist in proposals.

Skills

Water & wastewater design

Client coordination

Multi-disciplinary work

Communication skills

CAD software

Education

B.S. in Civil/Environmental Eng

Tools

CAD

BIM

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Water & Wastewater Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Summary

Fishbeck is actively seeking a talented Water & Wastewater Engineer for our Grand Rapids office. This position requires self‑motivation, commitment to high‑quality work performance, excellent planning, organization, and communication skills, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary staff in a project‑team environment. This position will include oversight and participation in technical designs. Options are available for working remotely.

Primary Functions

• Planning and design of water and wastewater projects, from concept through construction.
• Coordination with clients to obtain background and operating information.
• Data evaluation, identification of appropriate treatment technologies, development of basis of design and hydraulic calculations, and preparation of engineering reports.
• Development of design drawings and specifications and obtaining construction permits from regulatory agencies.
• Interaction with project teams in a multi‑disciplinary and multi‑office environment.
• Participation in marketing efforts with client visits and support in writing proposals and fee development.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Exposed to occasional lifting and carrying. Will have normal office working conditions and be required to sit and use a computer. Capable of traveling to and maneuvering around project sites for attending client and project meetings and site observations. Able to use various technical equipment for communication and documentation. Visual acuity necessary to perform responsibilities.

Desired Education / Licensure

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio, or the ability to obtain within six months.

Desired Skills / Experience

• 5+ years of water and wastewater process design, treatment technology selection, and plan and specification development.
• Professional Engineer registration a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with CAD software. BIM and Revit capability are a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness reimbursement and activities.
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development.
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock options (we're 100% employee owned!).
• And more!

About Fishbeck

Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 17 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a hands‑on and design‑oriented practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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