Water/Wastewater Engineer

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Water/Wastewater Engineer in Knoxville, where your expertise will shape innovative solutions for water treatment and infrastructure projects. This role involves planning and designing complex systems, collaborating with clients, and managing multidisciplinary teams. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that enhance community water resources while enjoying a supportive and family-oriented culture. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on work-life balance, this position offers a rewarding career path in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the water industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Rich Benefits Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Time-off Programs

Family-like Culture

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in water/wastewater design and construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and specifications for treatment plants and pipelines.
• Coordinate with multiple departments for multi-discipline projects.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Design

Hydraulic Modeling

Project Management

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMs

AutoCAD (2020 or later)

Job description

Ardurra is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our staff in Knoxville, TN.

Ardurra's innovative water and wastewater engineers collaborate closely with clients to plan, design, permit, and construct systems that address their needs comprehensively. This approach allows our clients to make smarter investments, resulting in lower life cycle costs and additional benefits.

As a recognized leader in the Southeast water industry, Ardurra's projects encompass treatment and infrastructure initiatives for municipal and institutional clients. Our work ranges from drinking water supply to water reuse and wastewater management. We have the capability to support projects of all sizes within a flexible and innovative team environment.

This position will be expected to plan, design, and possibly manage multidiscipline projects consisting of water/wastewater treatment and collection/distribution systems for our clients. The individual should be capable of performing the technical design and/or hydraulic modeling requirements on water/wastewater projects. Additional consideration will be given to those that have experience managing a team of engineers, EIT's, CADD technicians, and sub consultants to successfully execute these types of projects.

Primary Duties

• Develop detailed designs, plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates for treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, tanks and other water/wastewater storage and conveyance systems. More specific responsibilities include performing or managing engineering/process design, hydraulics, pumping systems, and treatment process projects.
• Guide, direct, and coordinate with the multiple departments and sub-consultants required for multi-discipline projects.
• Create, calibrate, modify and perform hydraulic modeling for water and wastewater systems, and interpret and communicate the results to others.
• Assist other Project Managers in the daily and weekly allocation of junior engineering and production staff on active projects, managing individual workloads based on project deliverables and priorities.
• Prepare and/or review technical engineering specifications and cost estimates.
• Meet directly with Clients and perform business development duties with potential clients.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 5 years of related experience in water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction.
• A Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent technical writing skills for the development of engineering reports and studies.
• Highly self-motivated, able to anticipate and initiate subsequent project tasks, working independently or with minimal instruction.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to function efficiently within a project team environment.
• Basic level of familiarity with AutoCAD software (2020 or later) preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of procedures of local permitting agencies required for the typical projects described above is preferred, but not required.
• Basic knowledge in the output and capabilities of hydraulic modeling software such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMs, and similar software.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.