Water/Wastewater Utility Engineer

Ardurra; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Utility Engineer to join our team. This role manages projects from concept to completion, providing leadership and technical guidance to ensure milestones and client expectations are met.

Responsibilities include developing drawings, specifications, reviewing bids, performing field data collection, and supporting proposal teams while coordinating with CAD staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• FE exam preferred.
• 3+ years’ related work experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design software.
• Proven proficiency utilizing various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and marks up drawings, identifies quantities of materials, cost estimates, and performs calculations for a detailed segment of a project
• Collaborates with suppliers to design and specify equipment
• Prepares technical specifications for review and approval
• Evaluates contractors’ bids and shop drawings to assure compliance with specifications
• Assists with development of design guides, guide specifications, and design control procedures
• Prepares technical reports, studies, or models in support of design or planning efforts
• Prepares permit application packages and responses to agency questions
• Performs field tests & measurements, collects field data, as necessary
• Provides assistance and support to proposal teams or proposal managers
• Provides direction to CADD staff, designers and Engineer I for the portion of the work they are developing if they are not completing the work in CADD directly

Skills

Project management

Communication

Planning & organization

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

FE exam preferred

3+ years of experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Utility Engineer to join our team. This role requires a professional with technical expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design, a commitment to quality, and a desire to deliver exceptional project outcomes. The successful candidate will manage projects from concept to completion, providing leadership and technical guidance to ensure project milestones and client expectations are met.

Primary Duties:

• Develops and marks up drawings, identifies quantities of materials, cost estimates, and performs calculations for a detailed segment of a project
• Collaborates with suppliers to design and specify equipment
• Prepares technical specifications for review and approval
• Evaluates contractors’ bids and shop drawings to assure compliance with specifications
• Assists with development of design guides, guide specifications, and design control procedures
• Prepares technical reports, studies, or models in support of design or planning efforts
• Prepares permit application packages and responses to agency questions
• Performs field tests & measurements, collects field data, as necessary
• Provides assistance and support to proposal teams or proposal managers
• Provides direction to CADD staff, designers and Engineer I for the portion of the work they are developing if they are not completing the work in CADD directly

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred
• 3+ years’ related work experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design software.
• Proven proficiency utilizing various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment
• Accountability
• Communication
• Planning & Organization
• Personal Development

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/ Affiliated 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.

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