Lead Engineer - Wastewater

HR Green

$85K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering; P.E. registration in Florida preferred or achievable within six months.
  • 5+ years of design/engineering experience, with a focus on water/wastewater projects.
  • Strong technical verbal and writing skills; ability to interpret engineering plans.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities for routine and non-routine tasks.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and independently complete assigned engineering designs using professional judgment.
  • Act as project/lead engineer, assigning tasks to junior engineers and monitoring project progress.
  • Ensure accuracy of assigned tasks through formal and informal QA/QC processes.
  • Make design decisions that meet client needs while balancing project impacts.
  • Identify and resolve technical, schedule, or financial issues proactively.
  • Assist clients in bidding or contractor selection when authorized.
  • Monitor construction activities and supervise field personnel as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee growth and wellness.
  • Mentorship and technical guidance opportunities.
  • Participation in professional organizations.
  • A collaborative work environment with a focus on career development.
  • Involvement in dynamic projects with long-term client relations.
Full Job Description
Summary

We are hiring a Project Engineer/Lead Engineer on our Water/Wastewater Team! This is a great opportunity for a motivated engineer who is interested in working with a dynamic team on a wide range of projects in our Sarasota, FL office, while mentoring junior team members and ensuring technical success of our projects. This person would be developing a strong understanding of the Client utility and treatment needs that would position them well for long-term relations and success with our Clients.

You will be working side-by-side with a team of knowledgeable engineers and professionals in an environment that fosters collaboration and career development. If you are looking to work with a company that will provide mentorship, technical guidance and comradery, client facing opportunities, and involvement in professional organizations, then read on to discover more about this exciting opportunity!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • As an individual contributor, uses professional judgment to direct and independently complete assigned engineering designs.
  • Understanding client needs acting as a project/lead engineer to assign tasks and schedules to Staff Engineers, Project Engineers and other project team members, while answering questions and monitoring progress.
  • Demonstrated history of organization and responsiveness.
  • Checks the accuracy (formal and informal QA/QC) of assigned tasks completed by other engineering and technical staff.
  • Makes design decisions that meet the needs of external customers while coordinating the impact of such decisions on related project efforts.
  • Pro-actively identifies technical, schedule or financial issues and seeks resolution from the team and/or the client, as appropriate to the situation.
  • Assists the Client in bidding or contractor selection if authorized by the Client.
  • Monitors construction and supervises field personnel assigned to a task, data collection or a specific project.
  • Responds to contractor questions and issues and prepares and issues project addenda as needed.
  • Recommends and prepares change orders.
  • Participates in the creation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work.

Education and Experience
  • Must have a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering and either be professionally registered (P.E.) in Florida (or have the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment). Must possess five or more years of design/engineering experience and a demonstrated ability to act as an authorized agent of the company.
  • Possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans. Strong communication skills in a mix of audiences.
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities.
  • Previous water/wastewater experience required.

Benefits

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