Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Job Description

Overview

HILGARTWILSON, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Water / Wastewater Project Engineer to join our growing company.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in water / wastewater analysis and design. HILGARTWILSON has extensive experience providing services on many of the Valley’s largest and most prestigious master-planned communities, retail, office, educational, healthcare, mixed use developments and public works projects.

The Water Infrastructure team at HILGARTWILSON focuses on water and wastewater infrastructure projects for public and municipal providers, private utilities, and developers throughout Arizona.

Our work spans initial planning and design to construction phase engineering and startup support. We are looking to expand our team by adding talented staff who are passionate about applying their expertise on a variety of exciting projects and are eager for continued technical growth, career advancement, and opportunities to contribute to the firm’s success.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, as part of an engineering team, construction documents for water booster pump stations, water storage facilities, groundwater treatment facilities, groundwater wells, sewer pump stations, reclaim water systems, and water and sewer mains.
• Prepares construction documents, including construction plans, basis of design reports, and technical specifications.
• Prepares water and wastewater planning and engineering documents in support of land development and site development projects.
• Prepares hydraulic models and studies of water and wastewater systems.
• Coordinates with team members, staff, private utilities, municipalities, consultants, and clients.
• Provides construction phase engineering support in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, engineer-of-record services, and startup and commissioning support.
• Responsible for quality control, schedules, and plan production.
• Delegates work and provides technical guidance to assure design is technically sound and cost-efficient.
• Assists with project and team management and mentors other design staff.
• Processes plans and resolves issues with plan reviewers.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related field.
• 2-8 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in AZ or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Sound engineering fundamentals, including hydraulic principles.
• Demonstrates strong technical skills and can prepare design on various water and wastewater projects.
• Computer skills required with proficiency in MS Office Suite and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Displays sound organizational, judgment, and technical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, quality of work, and client service.
• Self-motivated and able to manage and meet multiple critical deadlines.

Desired

• Experience in water distribution and wastewater collection facilities design, which may include pump stations, storage reservoirs, well sites, lift stations, water mains, and sewer mains.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Bentley Products (WaterCAD, SewerCAD, Hammer), and / or InfoWater.
• Possesses an understanding of state, local, and private utility engineering requirements.

At HILGARTWILSON, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are enthusiastic about this advertised role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

You might be the ideal candidate for this or other opportunities with the firm.

What We Offer

At HILGARTWILSON, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company-sponsored activities.

• This dedication begins with supporting a work-life balance through a generous compensation package that includes company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage;
• short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k) / Roth; paid time off that includes military leave;

employee referral and bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for hours over 42 within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities.

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