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Alta 1st Construction Solutions

Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Alta 1st Construction Solutions, Chandler, AZ, United States


Water/Wastewater Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager

If you are a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer looking to make the jump to Project Manager, or a seasoned Assistant Project Manager ready to immediately take over a project WE NEED YOU!

This position requires 3+ years of Project Engineer experience in a self-perform environment and expertise in water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, water/wastewater distribution planning, master planning, and treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions.

Employee Appreciation and Value:

  • Salary: $80,000-$120,000 DOE
  • Annual Bonus
  • Profit Share or Stock Plan
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
  • Company Vehicle or Allowance
  • Relocation assistance available

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the project engineer for multiple projects within the Phoenix Metro Area
  • Manages the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, studies, and designs for water sector projects
  • Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, criteria, and uses sound judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications;
  • Organizes and leads meetings with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders;
  • Prepares preconstruction cost estimates/engineer’s estimates of probable cost for projects;
  • Provides management oversight during the construction phase of projects for review of shop drawings, RFIs, and design clarifications;
  • Leads permitting activities with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies;
  • Coordinates and works with various disciplines in the execution of the work; and
  • Works closely with a team of engineers to provide guidance and mentorship in the execution of designs;
  • Works closely with client account leader in pursuit of preparation and development;
  • Ability to lead a multi-disciplined team of engineers;
  • Experience working on design-build projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or similar)
  • 3+ years of experience; With a broad range of stormwater, water/wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities, pumping systems, and linear pipelines projects from planning, permitting, construction, and startup;
  • Capable of managing clients, and production teams for large water and wastewater projects;
  • Experience leading multi-disciple teams during design;
  • Experience in presenting complex issues to clients in both written and oral presentations;
  • Mentoring of staff;
  • Adherence to schedules and budgets;
  • Self-starter with the ability to lead and manage people and projects;
  • High motivation and passion to provide exceptional client service;
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present effective technical reports.