What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Wastewater Project Engineer position at David Evans and Associates, Inc.?
DEA's Portland, OR officeis currently hiring for an experiencedWater\Wastewater Project Engineer in our Water and Environment Business Unit. The primary focus for this position will be as a Project Engineer and Task Lead (working towards Project Management) for a wide variety of municipal water and wastewater projects. This position will require the candidate to utilize their expertise in water\wastewater engineering related projects, including, but not limited to: water system conveyance design; water system storage; sanitary conveyance design (gravity and pumped systems); hydraulic modelling analysis; preparation of water and wastewater infrastructure feasibility studies and master plans; preparation of engineering and construction plans, specifications and estimates; coordination with regulatory agencies for project permitting.
It will be the responsibility of the position to perform engineering design and to provide a high quality product to DEA's current and future clients.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and contribute to the growth of our Water\Wastewater group.
- Responsible for planning and design of a wide range of municipal water\wastewater systems and facilities including hydraulicanalysis and modeling. Work includes computerbased calculations and plan/profile design, and plan preparation.
- As an engineer of record, collaborate with a team of support professionals, including but not limited to drafters, EITs, GIS technicians, and technical editors. Responsibilities also include active management of task-specific scope, schedule and budget. Project management experience is a plus, but not required.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.
- Opportunity to coach and mentor entry level staff
- Interface with clients and public agencies on an as-needed basis.
- Assistance in business development efforts (e.g. engagement in professional organizations and visibility efforts), preparing proposals and participating in interviews as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS inCivil Engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer in Oregon (Washington a plus)
- 5-10years of experience as a municipal utilities design engineer with general civil and water\wastewater design experience.
- Strongwritten and verbal communication skills.
- Strong AutoCAD skills (GIS is a plus but not required).
- Technical memorandum and report writing skills.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
- Support for continuing education and training opportunities
- Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
- 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
- Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community wellbeing
- Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
DEA Inc. is proud to be an AA/EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
