Water/Wastewater Engineer
STV Incorporated
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Job summary
STV Incorporated, a leading infrastructure firm, seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer for Louisville or Lexington, KY to lead design and project execution.
You will mentor teams, manage scopes and budgets, coordinate with clients, and help grow the water/wastewater practice regionally. The role offers collaboration with national teams on high-profile projects.
The firm supports professional growth, certifications, and a comprehensive benefits package within a diverse, inclusive environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or NCEES-recognized equivalent.
- A master’s degree is preferred.
- Ten or more years of experience in design and construction administration of water and wastewater utility infrastructure projects in a consulting environment.
- Professional Engineer license in Kentucky or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
- Demonstrated experience with water and wastewater pipelines, pumping, storage, collection, conveyance, or treatment systems.
- Experience leading technical design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain client relationships and support business-development activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of contract documents, including plans and specifications.
- Plan and design water and wastewater pipelines, pumping, storage, and treatment systems.
- Perform and review pipeline hydraulic flow and pressure calculations, pump calculations, and system-curve development for pump sizing.
- Prepare and review construction and design cost estimates.
- Provide technical direction and quality-control oversight for engineers and designers.
- Manage project tasks, scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Serve as a technical and client-facing representative during project meetings and coordination efforts.
- Support business development, proposal preparation, interviews, and the development of future projects.
- Conduct site visits during design and construction to observe construction installation.
- Review construction shop drawings and submittals for compliance with project design documents.
- Mentor junior engineers and support the continued development of project staff.
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STV is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer for our Water and Wastewater practice located in our Louisville, Kentucky or Lexington, Kentucky office. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support our current staff, and assist in growing the water/wastewater practice to better serve our clients statewide. Our engineers work on high-quality, high-profile national and international projects. You will lead and participate in the full project cycle, from planning and design through final construction closeout. You will also be a part of charting the growth strategy for this region as we shape the future of the water business for the company. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys technical leadership, client collaboration, and mentoring project teams.
- Lead the preparation of contract documents, including plans and specifications.
- Plan and design water and wastewater pipelines, pumping, storage, and treatment systems.
- Perform and review pipeline hydraulic flow and pressure calculations, pump calculations, and system- curve development for pump sizing.
- Prepare and review construction and design cost estimates.
- Provide technical direction and quality-control oversight for engineers and designers.
- Manage project tasks, scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Serve as a technical and client-facing representative during project meetings and coordination efforts.
- Support business development, proposal preparation, interviews, and the development of future projects.
- Conduct site visits during design and construction to observe construction installation.
- Review construction shop drawings and submittals for compliance with project design documents.
- Mentor junior engineers and support the continued development of project staff.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or an NCEES-recognized equivalent.
- A master’s degree is preferred.
- Ten or more years of experience in the design and construction administration of water and wastewater utility infrastructure projects in a consulting environment.
- Professional Engineer license in Kentucky or the ability to obtain Kentucky licensure through reciprocity.
- Demonstrated experience with water and wastewater pipelines, pumping, storage, collection, conveyance, or treatment systems.
- Experience leading technical design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain client relationships and support business-development activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Revit preferred.
- Experience with InfoWater, WaterGEMS, KYPIPE, or InfoWorks preferred.
- Experience or ability and interest to obtain Associate DBIA or DBIA certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clients and project teams.
- Commitment to continued professional growth and staff development.
- Interest and ability to serve as company representative in local, regional and national industry organizations and committees.
Compensation Range: $112,253.66 - $128,289.89
STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.
The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.
STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders.
We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.
We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.
We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.
Learn more atstvinc.com.
STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions.
We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.
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STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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