Infrastructure Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Water/Wastewater

OWN • Lowell, AR

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About The Position

OWN, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to guide municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects from initial planning through construction and system startup. The role combines technical design with long-term relationships with towns and utilities, particularly smaller communities that need support navigating planning, funding, design, and construction. The engineer will serve as a trusted advisor to municipal clients, oversee project delivery and construction, and mentor engineers and designers.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of municipal water and/or wastewater design experience.
• Active PE license, with Missouri licensure or the ability to obtain it indicated in the posting with uncertainty.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling and producing plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Comfort working directly with city officials and presenting to public boards.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to communities in Missouri for meetings, client visits, and site work.
• A sense of ownership and care for the work, clients, and communities served.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with infrastructure funding programs, or a strong interest in developing expertise in them.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects from early planning through construction.
• Lead design of water distribution systems, wells, water towers, sewer collection systems, lift stations, and treatment facility upgrades.
• Perform and review hydraulic modeling for water and sewer systems.
• Help clients obtain funding through programs such as SRF, USDA Rural Development, and CDBG, including preparing PERs, facility plans, and applications.
• Advise municipal clients and present to city councils and utility boards.
• Provide senior oversight during construction.
• Mentor and review the work of engineers and designers on the team.
• Travel occasionally to Missouri communities for council meetings, client visits, and site work.

Benefits

• Employee ownership (ESOP) at no cost to employees.
• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 16 days of PTO plus 8 paid holidays, with PTO increasing with tenure.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Training and leadership development programs.
• Trust, autonomy, flexibility, and opportunities to influence how the team works and grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior