Water/Wastewater Civil Engineer

Job Overview

Origin Design emphasizes training and professional development to facilitate personal and professional growth in your career. We’ve worked hard to develop a culture of collaboration and position our employees for success. If you join our team, we will help you grow your skills and encourage your creativity. Your future starts here. #itstartshere #origincrew

Position Responsibilities.

• Serve as Engineer of Record.
• Serve as project manager and maintain staff and client communications.
• Act as client manager which includes meeting with clients to define scope of work, prepare engineering agreements and contracts, represent Origin Design at public meetings, and attend project meetings.
• Build the professional practice of the firm and enhance its reputation with clients, the public, and the profession.
• Assist with business development and marketing and represent Origin Design at interviews, meetings, etc.
• Develop proposals and statements of qualifications for prospective projects.
• Organize project teams and direct staff engineers, technicians, and administrative staff on project related tasks.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.
• Recognize and manage project priorities.
• Oversee permitting and regulatory requirements such as Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Natural Resources, Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife permitting requirements.
• Oversee development of design criteria, calculations, and documentation.
• Prepare and review studies, reports, and cost estimates.
• Prepare, review, and modify plans and specifications for environmental and municipal engineering projects.
• Maintain knowledge of developing and current technology and practices related to the engineering profession.
• Maintain familiarity with AWWA, 10 States Standards, and Design Standards publications from the Iowa and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois EPA.
• Mentor, coach, and inform technical staff of knowledge and methods specific to the engineering profession.
• Peer review work of other engineers.
• Oversee construction administration including coordination with contractors and inspectors, requests for information, site observations, pay applications, and submittal reviews.

Position Requirements.

• Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer possessing a Bachelor of Science Degree in environmental engineering or civil engineering with an emphasis in water and wastewater.
• 8 or more years of practical experience in design of water and wastewater systems.
• Current Licensure as a Professional Engineer with the capability of obtaining State of Iowa licensure by applying by comity.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, clients, contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Experience in writing and reviewing proposals, overseeing revenue, managing staff and project work load, and business development preferred.
• Experience and expertise in the following areas is desired:
• Design of water supply infrastructure including water distribution systems, wells, ground and elevated storage tanks, pumping facilities, and treatment facilities.
• Design of wastewater treatment infrastructure including sanitary collection systems, lagoons, mechanical treatment facilities, lift stations, and disinfection.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong problem solving, organization skills, and mathematical abilities.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.

Benefits.

• Work-life balance.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Remote working options.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Paid sick and vacation time off.
• ESOP Employee Ownership.
• Strong health care plans.
• Disability insurance coverage.
• 401k program with employer match.
• Continuing education.
• Tuition assistance.

Origin Design is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.