Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Ardurra • Birmingham, AL

10d

About The Position

Ardurra is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join its staff in Birmingham, Alabama. The role plans and designs water and wastewater projects, provides construction administration, and may manage aspects of multidisciplinary projects for municipal clients throughout Georgia and the Southeast. Projects include treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems, drinking water supply, water reuse, and wastewater management. The engineer may work on greenfield facilities, upgrades and expansions, process rehabilitation, distribution and storage systems, transmission pipelines, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and related water utility projects.

The position develops designs, plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates, and supports engineering and process design, hydraulics, pumping systems, and treatment projects. The successful candidate coordinates with departments and subconsultants, supports project teams working on multiple projects, and communicates and documents engineering work effectively.

Ardurra describes a family-like culture and emphasizes staff development through its Ardurra Academy and Leadership program. The company states that it supports professional and career development, provides tools and resources for successful work, and offers benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–10 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater and/or public works field engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) credential.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Understanding of water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment principles, and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design water and wastewater treatment and collection/distribution systems for municipal clients.
• Provide construction administration and potentially manage aspects of multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop detailed designs, plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates for treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, tanks, and other water and wastewater storage and conveyance systems.
• Perform or manage engineering and process design, hydraulics, pumping systems, and treatment process projects.
• Coordinate with multiple departments and subconsultants on multidisciplinary projects.
• Research and use available resources.
• Lead or assist a project team in completing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Gather data for engineering analyses through phone contacts, written correspondence, and research sources.
• Perform calculations and research supporting designs, using engineering formulas and evaluating possible results across different scenarios.
• Prepare engineering reports, opinions, and recommendations.
• Maintain completed project files and proper document control.
• Prepare design drawings, technical specifications, material quantity take-offs, and construction cost estimates.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Perform other duties assigned by Project Managers or Task Leads to support the project team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Time-off programs.
• Flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
• Professional and career development opportunities, including Ardurra Academy and a Leadership program.

What This Job Offers

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