Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

257f4767-9bbd-46c7-b723-eb1e0c727b3a•Blacksburg, VA

2d•$160,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineer for its Blacksburg, Virginia location. The role involves independently completing technical work with minimal supervision, leading and coordinating technical tasks, and serving as project design lead when appropriate. The engineer will support technical proposal preparation, especially the development of technical approaches, and will mentor and train junior engineering staff. The position also includes management of the design office in Tidewater Virginia.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
16 or more years of progressive experience in water and wastewater system planning, design, and construction.
Experience with water and wastewater facilities, water transmission systems, water storage tanks, pumping stations, force mains, and the evaluation, design, and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer systems.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or be able to obtain registration through comity from another state within six months.

Nice To Haves

Construction-phase experience is desired.
Virginia P.E. registration, or ability to become registered through comity within six months, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, and provide design oversight for water and wastewater projects.
Manage and oversee the design office in Tidewater Virginia.
Identify, pursue, and prepare proposals and presentations to obtain new projects.
Prepare and monitor project budgets; deliver projects on time, on budget, and in accordance with quality requirements.
Control work in progress and ensure accurate client billings on projects.
Participate in construction-phase activities, including pre-bid conferences, interpretations, post-bid evaluations, and contract preparation.
Participate in pre-project presentations and interviews.
Lead project planning from procurement and negotiation through execution and closeout, while monitoring project status and controlling execution to achieve project goals.
Lead and coordinate technical tasks and serve as project design lead when appropriate.
Support technical proposal preparation, including development of technical approaches.
Mentor and train younger engineering staff.