Water/Wastewater Project Engineer
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson · Denver Metropolitan Area
- On site
- Full-time
- $104,000 / year
- Denver Metropolitan Area
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Job highlights
- Lead water/wastewater engineering projects.
- Manage project schedules and cost estimates.
- Coordinate design teams and client needs.
- Work on diverse water and sewer projects.
- Excellent career growth and benefits.
About the role
Water Wastewater Project Engineer
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,800 professionals providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services. We are ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary
JMT seeks a career-minded Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our fast-growing practice. You will plan and lead engineering tasks and projects using your knowledge of design criteria, regulatory requirements, and standards. Responsibilities include managing multiple design projects, developing project schedules and cost estimates, analyzing critical design elements, and coordinating design teams. You'll work on exciting water distribution, sewershed study and rehabilitation, new sewer design, water/wastewater treatment, and pump station projects. Our Colorado team supports both local and national projects, and we expect you to provide quality engineering services efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction.
Career Growth and Benefits
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. As a 100% employee-owned company, we provide excellent benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
Compensation
$45-65/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Design responsibilities and project management.
- Collaborate with a design team to develop construction plans and specifications.
- Perform design computations and ensure projects comply with client specifications.
- Develop construction cost estimates and scopes of work.
- Conduct conceptual designs, preliminary engineering studies, and field investigation programs.
- Manage subcontractors and coordinate design disciplines.
- Provide construction phase engineering services.
- Support time-critical design development to meet demanding schedules.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, agencies, and firm staff.
- Participate in business development activities, including proposal writing and project interviews.
Required Skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-production office environment.
- Proven ability to build successful team relationships and maintain positive coworker interactions.
- Familiarity with hydraulic designs, water and sewer design, constructability analysis, sewer rehabilitation, engineering economics, specification preparation, and engineering report writing.
- Organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills; flexibility to meet demanding schedules.
- Firm grasp of general heavy construction principles.
- Strong computer skills: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcGIS, and MS Project is a plus.
Required Experience
- 4-10 Years’ Experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local jurisdiction permitting regulations.
Qualifications Preferred
- Professional Engineering License in Colorado or ability to obtain within six months.
- Passing grade on the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
- Experience working with local clients.
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary but may require occasional standing and walking. Field work may be required occasionally in various outdoor conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Key skills/competency
- Water/Wastewater Engineering
- Project Management
- Civil Engineering Design
- Hydraulic Design
- Sewer Design and Rehabilitation
- Water Distribution Systems
- Wastewater Treatment
- Pump Stations
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Project Scheduling
Skills & topics
- Water Wastewater Project Engineer
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Project Management
- Hydraulic Design
- Water Distribution
- Wastewater Treatment
- Sewer Design
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Engineering
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 4-10 years of experience, ABET-accredited engineering degree, and knowledge of permitting regulations. Emphasize hydraulic design, water/sewer systems, and project management skills relevant to the Water Wastewater Project Engineer role at JMT.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcGIS, and MS Project. Mention your familiarity with hydraulic design, water and sewer design, and sewer rehabilitation.
- Demonstrate project management: Provide examples of managing multiple design projects, developing schedules, cost estimates, and coordinating design teams for JMT.
- Highlight collaboration: Emphasize your ability to build successful team relationships, communicate effectively, and work in a fast-paced environment for the Water Wastewater Project Engineer position.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your engineering economics knowledge, specification writing experience, and approach to constructability analysis for JMT projects.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Water Wastewater Project Engineer at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson?
- As a Water Wastewater Project Engineer at JMT, you will plan and lead engineering tasks, manage multiple design projects, develop project schedules and cost estimates, analyze critical design elements, and coordinate design teams. You'll work on projects involving water distribution, sewershed studies, sewer design, water/wastewater treatment, and pump stations.
- What qualifications are required for the Water Wastewater Project Engineer role at JMT?
- Candidates need 4-10 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, and a working knowledge of Federal, State, and local permitting regulations. Strong computer skills in MS Office are essential, with familiarity in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcGIS, and MS Project being a plus.
- What type of engineering projects can I expect to work on as a Water Wastewater Project Engineer at JMT?
- You will be involved in exciting water distribution, sewershed study and rehabilitation, new sewer design, water/wastewater treatment, and pump station projects. These projects support both local and national clients, offering a diverse range of engineering challenges.
- What are the benefits of working at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson?
- JMT is a 100% employee-owned firm offering outstanding benefits, including affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401K plan, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We also provide career development programs.
- Is a Professional Engineering License required for the Water Wastewater Project Engineer position?
- A Professional Engineering License in Colorado is preferred, or the ability to acquire one through reciprocity within six months of employment. Passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam is also required.
- What is the typical work environment for a Water Wastewater Project Engineer at JMT?
- The role is primarily office-based (95%), involving sedentary work with occasional standing and walking. There may be occasional field work requiring outdoor exposure to various weather conditions, with some light lifting up to 25 lbs.
- What is the compensation for the Water Wastewater Project Engineer position?
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