Project Engineer- Water/Wastewater

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Our Georgia Water Group, serving Atlanta, is looking for a Project Engineer-Waste/Wastewater to join our growing team. Successful candidates for these opportunities will be responsible for providing technical engineering analysis and design for a variety of infrastructure-related projects, primarily involving the design of water/wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, pipelines, pump stations, and wastewater collection systems. The ideal candidate will be ready to be a part of and grow with a team and have an interest in technical design. Mentoring of more junior staff is expected, along with a desire to learn and grow from more senior engineers and project managers. This position is based in Atlanta, GA and may have a hybrid work schedule. 

Your Role:

• Perform engineering design with a focus on water related infrastructure and other water resource facilities.
• Conduct site investigations and inspections, delivering detailed assessment reports.
• Generate design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Evaluate alternatives, resolve technical issues and interface with other engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate projects with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with the execution of projects from conceptual planning phases through permitting, and development of final plans, specifications, and estimate bid packages.
• Provide technical design support for infrastructure related projects for water distribution, water and wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Ensure technical accuracy, standard engineering practices and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various reports and design projects.
• Provide construction support services such as bid evaluations, plan clarifications, review shop drawings, review monthly progress reports and evaluate change order requests.
• Perform engineering interpretation of specifications and drawings, recommending and documenting design modifications, and coordinating with the design team.
• Make independent assessment of engineering problems and recommend solutions to engineering discipline leads, resolve questions, plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost effective and compliant manner.
• Manage and mentor junior technical staff.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resource Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 3-8 years of experience required. 
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil or Environmental Engineering, registered in Georgia or ability to obtain licensure in Georgia within 6 months.
• Strong communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and industry standards.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit is desired.
• Experience in municipal infrastructure design and permitting.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (to include Word, Excel, Project) required.
• This position could require periodic travel, approximately 15% or more