Water Engineer

We are seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to support municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South.The Water/Wastewater Engineer will participate in planning, analysis, design, permitting, construction documentation, construction administration, and client coordination for municipal infrastructure projects.Projects may include water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, lift stations, pump stations, pipelines, storage facilities, and utility rehabilitation projects.ResponsibilitiesPlan and design municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.Design water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities and associated systems.Design water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, lift stations, pump stations, pipelines, storage facilities, and utility improvements.Perform engineering calculations, hydraulic calculations, and hydraulic analyses.Prepare engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, bid documents, and construction documents.Conduct field investigations, facility assessments, site visits, and existing-condition evaluations.Evaluate existing water and wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure.Develop recommendations for system rehabilitation, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.Prepare permit applications and supporting engineering documentation.Coordinate permitting and regulatory requirements with local, state, and federal agencies.Provide construction administration and engineering support during construction.Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other construction documentation.Respond to contractor questions and coordinate engineering issues during construction.Participate in construction site visits, inspections, and project meetings.Coordinate with municipalities, regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.Participate in project planning, scheduling, design coordination, and project delivery activities.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.5–7 years of water and wastewater engineering experience.Experience with municipal water or wastewater infrastructure planning, analysis, or design.Experience with one or more of the following:Water treatment systemsWastewater treatment systemsWater distribution systemsWastewater collection systemsLift stationsPump stations and pumping systemsForce mainsPipeline and utility infrastructureStorage facilitiesExperience performing engineering calculations and hydraulic analyses.Knowledge of hydraulic design principles, construction methods, engineering standards, and permitting requirements.Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, or construction documents.LicensureProfessional Engineer (PE) license preferred.Candidates without an active PE license must be eligible and able to obtain PE licensure within the timeframe required for the position.Preferred Technical SkillsExperience with one or more of the following:AutoCADCivil 3DWaterCADSewerCADInfoWaterHydraulic modeling softwareMicrosoft OfficeBluebeamMunicipal engineering and project management softwarePreferred ExperienceMunicipal water and wastewater engineering.Water or wastewater treatment facility design.Water distribution or wastewater collection system design.Hydraulic modeling and analysis.Pump station or lift station design.Pipeline, force main, or utility design.Infrastructure rehabilitation and system improvement projects.Construction administration.Regulatory permitting.Coordination with municipalities and public agencies.Multidisciplinary engineering project coordination.Client and stakeholder coordination.Project ScopeThe Water/Wastewater Engineer will support projects throughout the engineering lifecycle, including:Planning and feasibilityField investigation and assessmentHydraulic analysis and modelingPreliminary engineeringDesign and engineering calculationsConstruction documentsRegulatory permittingBidding and procurement supportConstruction administrationSite visits and field coordinationProject closeoutProjects will primarily involve municipal water, wastewater, utility, treatment, collection, distribution, pumping, pipeline, and infrastructure systems throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South.Equal Opportunity StatementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.