Stormwater and Business Development Engineer

Aqualis • Milwaukee, WI

17d

About The Position

AQUALIS is a nationwide leading provider of water resource management focused on maintaining, inspecting, rehabilitating and repairing post-construction stormwater, wastewater and freshwater systems—providing our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource…water. Working at AQUALIS is a unique opportunity to be a part of an environmentally progressive team that performs at the highest professional level. We pride ourselves on respect, loyalty, integrity and inclusion. Our Company's culture is supported by real potential for personal and professional development, continuing education and a readiness to provide our people with the tools and equipment needed to excel. We provide all full-time employees with competitive annual pay raise potential, paid vacation time, eligibility to enroll in a company sponsored group healthcare plan, 401(k) matching, as well as real flexibility and growth potential. The Stormwater and Business Development Engineer reports directly to the VP, Engineering Services. The VP is available for advising, training, brainstorming on projects, and assistance with anything outside of projects. The VP will assign projects but the Stormwater and Business Development Engineer is responsible for managing each project, delegating work to Project Engineers or Interns as appropriate, and ensuring all deliverables are checked for quality and approved by the EVP by EOB. The Stormwater and Business Development Engineer is expected to assist with the development of project proposals as requested by the VP. As part of the proposal writing process, the Stormwater and Business Development Engineer will identify and project tasks and estimate the hours needed to complete these tasks. They will write a detailed project scope for inclusion in the proposal. When managing projects the Stormwater and Business Development Engineer is responsible for managing the tasks of the project, the people of the project, and the overall communication between employees, Clients, and the VP, Engineering Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering degree
• 8+ years of project management and engineering experience
• P.E. License
• Drainage Systems Design and Analysis
• Water Quality Devices
• Site Design
• Detention Ponds
• Hydraulic Analysis
• FDM Design Standards
• WisDOT PS&E Processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and organized
• Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation
• SLAMM/Recarga
• HydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD, Inroads, or other hydrologic modeling software
• HEC-RAS, HSPF, or other hydraulic modeling software
• SWMM engine (EPA, PC, etc.)
• GIS and Other software as it becomes available or necessary

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with each project’s background, location, existing issues or project politics
• Provide mentorship on hydraulic modeling to existing staff and help grow team’s capacity in that project area
• Identify the right staff for each part of the project and assign tasks
• Perform design and engineering tasks for the project
• Set or abide by milestone dates for project tasks that meet the deadline provided for in the scope
• Perform the role of “Designer” or “Checker” as part of the Quality Control Program
• Provide project updates both internal and external
• Update the project budget for monthly invoicing
• Evaluate the status of each project vs. the work completed
• Advise Project Manager of any evidence of budget slips, scope creep, or schedule issues
• Maintain project change and issue logs
• Prospect for new clients and projects
• Prepare proposals
• Prepare and perform presentations for new clients
• Assist to develop or refine the marketing plan and strategies
• Assist in social networking, public outreach, and other efforts as requested
• Follow through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command
• Demonstrate the mission, vision, and core values of the organization through conduct, behavior, actions and words
• Maintain positive working relationships and foster cooperative work environment
• Display honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties in this job classification.

Benefits

• competitive annual pay raise potential
• paid vacation time
• eligibility to enroll in a company sponsored group healthcare plan
• 401(k) matching
• real flexibility and growth potential

What This Job Offers

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