Job Description

Your Opportunity

The role of a Water/Wastewater EIT is to work on smaller projects and as a team member of larger projects under the guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations and field work. You will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of engineering assignments and may assist in the analysis of proposed projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performs basic engineering calculations.
• Assists in the preparation of engineering project documents and client presentations, as well as communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
• Attends and assists in client, contractor, stakeholder, and regulatory agency meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals, site assessments, and vendor/equipment supplier contacts and coordination.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and complex working drawings. Continue to develop skills using software programs for design and/or drafting.
• Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, assists in the request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions through the proper and appropriate line of reporting.
• Assists with the development of job specific discipline specifications.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of systems and materials.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Trains less experienced team members in day-to-day activities including routine technical design, fundamental calculations, processing and company procedures.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings and other similar material.
• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite and Adobe.
• Proficient in 2D Autodesk, 2D Bentley (multi 2D platform) preferred as well as basic knowledge of relevant software programs which may include Civil3D, StormCAD, PondKing, InfoWORKS, WaterCAD, Biowin, GPS-X and HADES.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer in Training (EIT) and working toward PE license.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
  
  Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
  
  This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
  
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Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.