Senior Engineer I-III- Water Resources

Join Our Legacy of Excellence: Lead, Innovate, and Shape the Future with Us

We're Growing and Designing Our Future Together

We are experiencing tremendous growth and are seeking passionate team members who are ready to make an impact! As an employee-owned company, we prioritize enhancing the lives of our clients, communities, and employees. Your role here directly contributes to the quality of service we deliver. You'll have opportunities to grow your skills and work with others in a collaborative environment. Most of our work involves helping smaller, rural communities, including many tribal clients, overcome a myriad of challenges to deliver safe drinking water. The projects are rewarding, unique, and challenging.

As a senior-level team member at SMA, you will have the opportunity to not only contribute to high-profile projects but also to shape the direction of our organization. Here, your experience will be valued, your leadership will be elevated, and your expertise will inspire future generations of engineers and professionals.

Why Join Us?

• Ownership & Impact: Experience the unique advantage of employee ownership, where your contributions directly shape our company's future.
• Community Focus: We're deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our engineers, scientists, surveyors, and professionals are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a real difference.
• Growth & Development: We invest in your professional growth, providing opportunities to expand your skills and collaborate with a dynamic team.
• Proven Excellence: With a legacy dating back to 1985, SMA is a leading engineering firm in New Mexico, renowned for our commitment to infrastructure, water safety, environmental remediation, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join our Water/Wastewater Engineering department in Las Cruces, NM, as a Senior Engineer I/II/III, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex infrastructure projects. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a proven track record, a commitment to technical excellence, and the ambition to advance their career through high-impact, challenging assignments.

As a Senior Engineer I/II/III, you will have the chance to lead complex projects, make critical decisions, and engage directly with high-level clients and stakeholders. You will be responsible for overseeing project profitability, managing client relationships, and driving project success from inception to completion. Your role will go beyond project management to include strategic leadership and business development, directly shaping the future of SMA’s projects and client base.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leadership in Design & Project Direction: Lead complex projects, overseeing design, planning, and execution. Act as the principal contact for clients, ensuring the highest level of satisfaction.
• Financial Oversight: Prepare and monitor project budgets, taking full responsibility for the profitability and financial health of assigned projects.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Foster and maintain strong client relationships, serve as the primary contact for high-profile clients, and guide marketing strategies to win new business.
• Team Leadership & Development: Cultivated high-performing teams through targeted mentorship of junior engineers and strategic project management, resulting in consistently on-time and within-budget project delivery.
• Innovation in Engineering Solutions: Utilize your expertise to design and implement cutting-edge solutions while staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Strategic Business Growth: Contribute to business development efforts, identifying opportunities for growth within existing client bases and new markets.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
• 10 years of experience in water and/or wastewater engineering, with demonstrated expertise in leading and delivering complex projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License (New Mexico preferred) or the ability to obtain licensure.
• A deep understanding of project management, client relations, and strategic business development.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop teams, with a strong passion for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass the drug tests.
• Travel up to 25%.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits:

At SMA, we reward talent with competitive salaries and benefits that reflect your experience and contributions:

• Salary Range: $93,000 to $115,000 per year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, and more.
• Paid Time Off & Wellness Programs: Generous PTO, flexible work schedules, wellness initiatives, and more.
• Professional Growth: Tuition/Student Loan reimbursement program, professional dues, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Why SMA?

Since 1985, Souder, Miller & Associates has been a leader in providing engineering, survey, and environmental solutions across New Mexico. As the third-largest engineering firm in the state, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to complex challenges, from designing public infrastructure to environmental remediation. Our employee-driven culture fosters a sense of ownership and community where everyone’s contribution is recognized and valued.

At SMA, you’re not just a team member – you’re an integral part of our journey to success, a mentor to the next generation of engineers, and a leader who shapes the future of the communities we serve.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, drive innovation, and grow with an employee-owned firm, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our legacy.