Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer in Charlotte, NC, where you will lead innovative projects that enhance water treatment and distribution systems. This role offers a chance to work on diverse projects, from treatment facilities to pipeline systems, all while collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers. With a focus on professional development and a supportive culture, you’ll find a rewarding environment that values your contributions and encourages growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the water industry and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Rich benefits programs

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Family-like culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs, plans, specifications, and reports for water/wastewater projects.
• Coordinate with departments and sub-consultants for multi-discipline projects.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Project Management

Hydraulics

Technical Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Job description

WK Dickson (an Ardurra Company) is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our staff in Charlotte, NC.

Our 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, our 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.

Primary Function:

This position will plan, design, provide construction administration, and possibly manage aspects of multidiscipline projects consisting of water/wastewater treatment and collection/distribution systems for municipal clients throughout North Carolina and the Southeast region. The individual should be capable of performing the technical design on water/wastewater projects and collaborate with our team of engineers, EIT's, CADD technicians, and subconsultants, to successfully execute these types of projects.

The position will expose the engineer to a full range of water and wastewater facility projects. Projects may include water/wastewater treatment facility green field projects, upgrade and expansion projects, process upgrades or rehabilitation projects, water distribution and storage systems, transmission pipelines, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and other water utility related projects.

Primary Duties:

1. Develop detailed designs, plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates for treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, tanks and other water/wastewater storage and conveyance systems.
2. Perform or manage engineering/process design, hydraulics, pumping systems, and treatment process projects.
3. Coordinate with multiple departments and sub-consultants required for multi-discipline projects.
4. Research and utilize available resources.
5. Self-motivated and able to lead or assist a project team in completing multiple projects simultaneously.
6. Effectively communicate, in English, both verbally and in writing.
7. Gather data for engineering analyses through phone contacts, written correspondence, and research sources.
8. Perform calculations and research in support of designs using engineering formulas and skills in formulating possible results based on different scenarios.
9. Prepare engineering reports, opinions and recommendations.
10. Maintain completed project files and proper document control.
11. Prepare design drawings, technical specifications, material quantity take-offs and develop construction cost estimates for projects.
12. Provide other duties as may be assigned by the Project Managers/Task Leads to support project team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelors degree or better in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field required
2. At least four years of experience
3. Professional Engineers License preferred, but not required
4. Advanced understanding of water treatment/distribution and wastewater collection/treatment principles and state regulations is preferred.

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.