Water/Wastewater Lead Engineer 

Job Responsibilities:

We are currently in need of an experienced civil engineer specializing in water/wastewater to join our growing Community Development group. We’re looking for an energetic self-starter to lead and grow a new area of service within Pond. This position will work closely with the other Community Development staff of engineers to provide design expertise for water and wastewater projects throughout the southeast. This position will also be responsible for business development and marketing of water and sewer related projects to new and existing clients.

Projects may include the design and/or analysis of pressure and gravity piping systems, design of water storage facilities, design of pumping stations, water or wastewater planning, or municipal water and wastewater treatment. The ideal candidate will be able to lead design and manage projects with support of Pond’s current staff, while also performing business development duties and selling enough work to build a team of dedicated designers and engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to help advance a new area of service within the company, with ample ability to further grow a career at one of the fastest growing A/E/C firms in the country.

Additional Experience Requirements

• The following engineering experience is desired: planning, designing and preparing plans related to water and wastewater infrastructure. Tasks are expected to include field assessments; modeling; planning; the design of distribution, collection, and transmission pipelines; the design of pumps and boosters, as well as lift stations; and possibly water supply and water/wastewater treatment systems.
• Experience with the preparation of scopes of work and fee proposals for water/sewer projects is required. 
• A strong understanding of hydraulic modeling for pressure piping systems and the ability to perform such modeling fully and independently is required (i.e. WaterCAD or similar software).
• Experience with construction administration is required, including addressing RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings, field observations, preparation of reports, etc.
• Participation in applicable professional associations, activities, and conferences is desired.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills are needed, and the candidate should be a self-motivated, team-oriented and flexible individual who possess the initiative and ability to tackle new projects, challenges, and concepts while maintaining existing client satisfaction.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are needed, and a demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings, conduct effective client presentations, and prepare design documents to a high standard.
• This position requires strong client management skills, including preparation and development of proposals and client relationship building.
• AutoCAD, ArcGIS, WaterCAD, Newforma, MS Office, and/or Deltek Vision experience preferred.
• Experience with supervision and mentoring of junior staff desired.

Job Qualifications:

  This position requires a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a civil engineer in a consulting environment. An accredited degree in civil engineering and Professional Engineer (PE) registration required. Requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, ability to work with people, and strong presentation skills. Experience with water/wastewater projects is required, with the ability to wholly develop related civil construction plans and specifications. The candidate should be comfortable with working self-sufficiently, and comfortable with communicating independently with clients and permitting jurisdictions. Experience with business development and a network of potential clients is desired.