Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Forsgren Associates; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Forsgren Associates in Idaho Falls seeks a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to plan, design, and deliver municipal infrastructure projects. You will work alongside senior engineers and project managers through planning, design, construction, and startup while developing technical and project management expertise.

Responsibilities include designing facilities and pump stations, performing hydraulic analyses, preparing drawings and reports, and coordinating with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• PE registration preferred, or ability to obtain Idaho licensure within 12 months.
• 5+ years in water and wastewater engineering, design, and project delivery.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes and distribution systems.
• Experience with planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Strong written and verbal communication and client relationship skills.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and support municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Perform hydraulic analyses and engineering calculations.
• Prepare reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Support project management: schedules, budgets, resources.
• Provide field investigations, site visits, and data collection.
• Assist with proposal development and scope definitions.
• Present findings to clients and regulators.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE)

Water/wastewater design

Hydraulic modeling

Technical writing

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Your Responsibilities as a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer:

As our Water/Wastewater Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working alongside senior engineers and project managers, you will contribute to projects from initial planning and design through construction and startup while continuing to develop your technical and project management expertise.

• Design and support municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, storage facilities, and related systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, hydraulic analyses, and evaluations to support planning, design, and operational improvements.
• Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, calculations, construction drawings, specifications, permit applications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Support project management activities, including project schedules, budgets, resource coordination, and deliverables.
• Work closely with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout project development and execution.
• Conduct field investigations, facility assessments, site visits, data collection, and system evaluations.
• Provide construction administration support, including submittal reviews, responding to contractor inquiries, construction observation, and startupassistance.
• Assistwith proposal development, scopes of work, project budgets, and schedules for new and existing clients.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory agencies, and project teams.
• Support and mentor junior engineering staff while contributing to a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

What we're looking for:

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred, or ability to obtain Idaho licensure within 12 months.
• 5+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, infrastructure design, and project delivery.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, collection and distribution systems, pump stations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Experience working within a consulting engineering environment is preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling, infrastructure master planning, treatment process evaluations, or facility assessments is a plus.

Why you'll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

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