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Wilson & Company

Drainage Practice Lead

Wilson & Company, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a licensed professional Civil or Environmental Engineer to join our Storm Water Drainage team in South Jordan / Salt Lake City, UT. Qualified candidates must have 15+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage. Candidates with previous work and/or consulting experience in the Salt Lake City and surrounding areas are especially encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced engineer who is tired of the corporate mindset and wants to return to a "people-focused" way of doing business. A candidate who values relationships and working together to solve problems for our clients and communities and building long-term trust through quality project delivery.

The Salt Lake City Drainage Practice Lead will be expected to join our Salt Lake City office team and work alongside junior and mid-level staff in Salt Lake Office with support from our Phoenix, Denver, Colorado Springs, and Loveland offices. They will coordinate with Drainage Practice Leads in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Loveland and cross-discipline to help mentor staff, deliver projects, win work, and optimize processes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Manage design, permitting, and construction services for the assigned project efficiently and responsibly.
  • Manage project delivery from start to finish, without oversight, to meet project quality, schedule, and cost commitments; delegating work to junior and mid-level staff as appropriate.
  • Complete site designs, perform hydraulics and hydrology calculations, and design stormwater infrastructure, grading, erosion control, & drainage plans.
  • Participate in adopting and improving design standards to improve or enhance our practice.
  • Actively participate and adhere to our safety program and ensure that all team members are as well.
  • Manage and mentor junior staff to see that designs and plans are appropriately compiled, on time, and in a quality fashion.
  • Will be required to maintain positive client relationships regularly.
Required Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in water resources, including stormwater drainage.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Utah, or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, experience with MicroStation OpenRoads is desirable.
  • Experience with drainage-related software programs such as HEC-RAS, PC-SWMM, SRH2D, FLOD2D, InfoWorks ICM, HY-8, and others.
  • Experience and proficiency in performing drainage analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design.
  • Have a collaborative mindset and capable of working with staff from various backgrounds and experiences.
  • Existing relationships with clients in Salt Lake City and the surrounding area are preferred.


Position Location:

South Jordan / Salt Lake City, Utah

Salary: $120,000.00 - $185,000.00

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us:

Wilson & Company has a rich history in planning and design, and the right candidate will become part of our bright future. We provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, surveying, mapping, environmental, and planning services, and employ staff throughout 15 offices in 9 states. The firm was founded in 1932 and provides services to a diverse client base including railroads; municipal, state, and federal agencies; energy, industrial, and commercial companies; and private developers.

The cornerstone of our success is Higher Relationships, standards in Discipline, Intensity, Collaboration, Shared Ownership, and Solutions. Discipline is doing it right, with attention to details without exception. Intensity is doing what it takes to meet and exceed expectations. Collaboration is working together and bringing out the best in each other. Shared Ownership means we adopt the goals of others as our own. Finally, Solutions are achieved in a win-win environment. We value this commitment to Higher Relationships with our employees, clients, and the communities where we live and work. And for you, our culture intends to help you achieve personal and professional success. Come grow with us!

Wilson & Company provides a comprehensive benefits package that encourages employee health and well-being. We have several options to choose from for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan benefits. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.

Wilson & Company is a federal contractor and subject to various health and safety regulations enforced by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as health and safety requirements of our clients. Wilson & Company is committed to complying with all regulations and requirements, which could include, but are not limited to, vaccination requirements, testing requirements, masking requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements. All regulations and requirements are subject to change, which could impact Wilson & Company policy and requirements for employees.