Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

GCW, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GCW, Inc. seeks a lead engineer to perform advanced design and provide technical leadership in a specialized engineering field. The role covers planning, design interpretation, constructability reviews, and potential project management responsibilities.

On-site work in Las Vegas, NV is required, with the ability to supervise engineering staff and interns. Candidate should hold a Nevada Professional Engineer license or be able to obtain within six months, and must be authorized to work in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline required.
• Proficiency with CAD software, Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical documents and reports.
• Solid math skills including rate, ratio and percent calculations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and oversight of technical studies, submittals, plans and general design for public works projects and private developments.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall project schedule.
• Oversee preparation of engineering calculations and estimates in area of specialization pertaining to respective projects.
• Coordination of services during construction including attending progress meetings and supervising review of shop drawings.
• Direct day-to-day project management activity on design and planning projects, including scheduling and budget.
• Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures and other controlling documents.
• Assist in the proposal process for new contracts, including estimates and project scope.
• Oversee, review, revise and certify engineering reports, specifications, and drawings within area of specialization.
• Oversee work of engineering interns and/or technical staff on project-specific tasks.

Skills

CAD software

Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Clear communication

Reading and comprehension

Mathematics and calculations

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Civil 3D

MS Project

Job description

Description

Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines. Serve as technical specialist, staff advisor and consultant in area of specialization. Provide technical support for design effort including participation in planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, etc. May be given project management responsibilities. Supervision of engineering and support personnel is usual at this level but may often be on a lead and project basis.

Description

Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines. Serve as technical specialist, staff advisor and consultant in area of specialization. Provide technical support for design effort including participation in planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, etc. May be given project management responsibilities. Supervision of engineering and support personnel is usual at this level but may often be on a lead and project basis.

This role requires working on-site in Las Vegas, NV. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Responsibilities

• Preparation and oversight of technical studies, submittals, plans and general design for public works projects and private developments.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall project schedule.
• Oversee preparation of engineering calculations and estimates in area of specialization pertaining to respective projects.
• Coordination of services during construction including attending progress meetings, supervising review of shop drawings, issuing RFI responses and investigating field changes.
• Direct day-to-day project management activity on design and planning projects as assigned, including scheduling and budget.
• Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents.
• Assist in the proposal process for new contracts, including estimates and project scope.
• Oversee, review, revise and certify engineering reports, specifications, and drawings within area of specialization.
• Oversee work of engineering interns and/or technical staff on project-specific tasks.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good working knowledge of CAD software, Civil 3D, and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and Project).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral communications.
• Must be able to read and comprehend detailed correspondence and reports.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Water/Wastewater Division

• Perform water and sewer analysis.
• Prepare GIS databases and exhibits documenting existing and proposed infrastructures.
• Condition assessment of sewer facilities and rehab recommendations.
• Improvement plans for reservoirs, pump stations, and sewer lift stations.
• Improvement plans for major utility infrastructure.
• Sewer and Water Main infrastructure design.
• Sewer Capacity Studies.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in appropriate engineering discipline.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in engineering design and/or project management.
• Experience with treatment facility design, pump and lift station design, and municipal engineering preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• This position requires a Nevada Professional Engineer license, or capable of acquiring in six (6) months after hire.
• Valid driver’s license.