Water Conveyance Engineer
About The Position
As a full-service engineering, design, and construction services firm, Mi-Tech delivers comprehensive support for utility and infrastructure projects from planning and design through execution. Our multidisciplinary team provides practical, innovative solutions that emphasize cost efficiency, constructability, and long-term value. Founded in 1985, Mi-Tech has built a reputation for excellence in engineering, design, environmental, laboratory, technical, and field services across multiple industries. The 2026 merger with J.D. Hair & Associates further strengthened our capabilities and resources, adding decades of specialized expertise in trenchless, geotechnical, and structural engineering to our core offerings. As a proud member of the Michels Family of Companies, Mi-Tech collaborates with an internationally respected team to deliver integrated, end-to-end engineering, design, and construction solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. The Water Conveyance Engineer designs, analyzes, and supports water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure, including force mains, gravity sewers, pump stations, and temporary bypass systems. This role involves developing hydraulic calculations and models, preparing engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports, and supporting construction through RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, and field issue resolution. The engineer coordinates with internal project teams and external stakeholders, ensures compliance with applicable codes and regulations, and contributes to constructability reviews, temporary bypass planning, value engineering, cost estimates, and schedule considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 3+ years of experience designing or supporting water and wastewater conveyance systems
- Solid understanding of hydraulic principles, pipe materials, and pumping systems
- Working knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including AWWA, ASTM, ASME, and local municipal requirements
- Experience using engineering design and analysis tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling software
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, construction teams, and clients
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed to support design and construction activities
Nice To Haves
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or active progression toward PE licensure
- Experience with pipeline rehabilitation methods such as CIPP, sliplining, and pipe bursting
- Familiarity with temporary bypass pumping plans and flow management strategies
- Understanding of construction sequencing, constructability, and field operations
Responsibilities
- Designs, analyzes, and supports water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure, including force mains, gravity sewers, pump stations, and temporary bypass systems.
- Develops hydraulic calculations and models.
- Prepares engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
- Supports construction through RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, and field issue resolution.
- Coordinates with internal project teams and external stakeholders.
- Ensures compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Contributes to constructability reviews, temporary bypass planning, value engineering, cost estimates, and schedule considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
Benefits
- We are committed to hiring the best people and giving them the best equipment
- We are dedicated to the improving energy distribution & telecommunication services
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title
- We are a part of the Michels Family of Companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure construction companies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
