Project Engineer (Regional Water)

Bartlett & West • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

Bartlett & West is an engineering, technology and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact. This entry-level position will assist in designing civil engineering projects focusing on rural/regional systems, and municipal water systems. This position has a focus in potable water projects. Project work will involve: Pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage, municipal or regional water supply systems, and hydraulic modeling. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required.
• 0-3 years engineering experience in potable water systems.
• Knowledge/experience of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and water modeling software strongly preferred.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading.
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project needs.
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills.
• Knowledge of pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage tanks, municipal and regional water supply systems, irrigation and water diversion systems, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and/or water collection systems.
• Credibility and accountability in work performance.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to achieve business results.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain amount of detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to embrace new technology and processes including learning other software programs as needed (Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision accounting and project planning software, Client Relationship Management software, etc.).
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
• Good time management skills with ability to handle complex deadline driven workload.
• Ability to work independently and within a team successfully.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans and specifications for water projects.
• Will focus on pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage tanks, municipal or regional water supply systems, pump stations, and hydraulic modeling.
• Performs environmental studies and writes technical reports.
• May assist with proposal preparations and fee development.
• Utilizes AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, in-house water distribution design model to design and analyze projects.
• Interacts with vendors in selection of equipment (pumps, pipe materials, valves, treatment equipment, storage tanks, SCADA systems, and metering equipment).
• Performs evaluations of sites, alternate solutions, costs and other considerations for client needs.
• Manages engineering work and interfaces with other disciplines as needed.
• Typically handles multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Visits clients and job sites as needed to support project(s) and business development needs, including evening meetings.
• Serves as consultant on projects during construction phase.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Contingent offer upon successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees