Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Great West Engineering; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Health Insurance

401k Plans with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Repayment Program

Family-Oriented Environment

Job summary

Great West Engineering is looking for an experienced Water Wastewater Project Engineer in Spokane, WA. The successful candidate will lead business development and project delivery initiatives while designing water systems. A minimum of 10 years of engineering experience is required, along with a Professional Engineering License (P.E.) in Montana or the ability to obtain it. The role emphasizes mentoring and collaboration while contributing to municipal water and wastewater solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in engineering.
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) in Montana required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives and project delivery.
• Design water treatment and distribution systems.
• Mentor staff and manage engineering computations.

Skills

Project delivery

Business development

Engineering computations

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related degree

Job description

Water Wastewater Project Engineer

Great West Engineering, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Water Wastewater Project Engineer who is a seller-doer and looking for a new challenge. Our Water Wastewater group works with cities, towns, and water and sewer districts across the region focusing on planning, funding, designing, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. The group also collaborates with other departments to provide full line of services to our clients.

Core Values

• Client Commitment
• Quality Solutions
• Empowered Employees

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the continued growth of the Billings Water Wastewater Group by leading business development initiatives (proposal development, interviews, presentations, etc.), project delivery, and growing our client base while coordinating efforts with other members of the firm’s Water Wastewater Group and Senior Management Team.
• Ideal candidate will be recognized as a leader in the design of water treatment and distribution systems and wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Candidate must have a proven track record of marketing, building strong relationships, securing work with potential clients, and providing exceptional project delivery to existing clients.
• Grow a team to complete workload and mentor staff from a client care, business development, and technical perspective.
• Independently performs moderately complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Write technical specifications, reports, and other correspondence to various audiences.
• Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals.
• Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in all work tasks.
• Learn and apply company standards and best practices.
• Candidate should be known in industry-affiliated professional organizations and groups and have a solid track record of managing internal technical teams and projects to profitability.
• Overseeing and managing tasks/projects and clients’ expectations to scope, time, and budget goals for the planning, design, and construction of water wastewater projects, as well as creating construction documents and specifications and handling construction oversight/administration.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will have a BS/BA in Engineering or a related degree and a minimum of 10+ years of experience.
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) license in Montana or the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• This position will grow our engineering firm’s Montana Water Wastewater efforts.
• Top candidates will have 10+ years of experience working with communities to solve their water and wastewater challenges.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goals.
• Excellent work ethic and a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Benefits and Compensation

• Bonus Time for Billable Overtime Hours
• Traditional & Roth 401k plans with Immediate Company Match
• Paid Health Insurance for Employee (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick & Vacation Time
• Family-Oriented Environment
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• First-Time Home Buyers Program

Primary Location: Billing, MT and Spokane, WA

Schedule: Full-time

Health and Wellness

• Medical Plan – 100% paid premiums
  • HDHP
  • Wellness Screening/Wellness Programs
• Dental Plan – 100% paid premiums
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Monthly Contribution by Great West
• Employee Assistance Program (Locate/Guidance: Childcare/Eldercare, Legal, Personal, Financial)
• Emergency Travel Assistance

Insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance – 100% paid premiums

Work/Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Time
• Flexible Work Options
• 401k Plan with Multiple Investment Options
  • Comprehensive plan options
  • Traditional and Roth contributions
  • Profit-sharing
  • On-line financial management tools
• Student Loan Assistance
• Profit-Sharing
• First Time Home Buyers Assistance Program