Senior Engineering Project Manager - Water

GHD

St Louis, MO, United StatesFull-timePosted 6 days ago

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The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated!

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and inspire change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to build positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

Our office in St. Louis, MO is looking to bring onboard a motivated Senior Water Engineer to support the Water/Wastewater group. Desired areas of expertise include water resources, water and wastewater treatment and conveyance, and hydraulics and hydrology.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Working with an energetic and hard-working team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Perform engineering design calculations, gather and compile data, check design calculations.
  • Lead and/or support project teams for treatment facility studies, design and construction services.
  • Develop treatment facility layouts in conjunction with CAD designers.
  • Water planning studies include integrated water management and One Water principles
  • Performing hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
  • Preparing and/or managing the preparation of technical reports
  • Conduct client site visits for project scoping, data collection and project delivery.
  • Develop and review QA/QC programs for projects as requested by managers.
  • Perform schedule reviews on construction projects and assist in developing design schedules for managers, as needed.
  • Be available to travel regionally to project sites.
  • Serving as task lead, maintaining task budgets and schedules
  • Assisting practice leads with marketing activities, including market evaluation and strategy, pre-marketing activities, and proposal development
  • Provide guidance to graduate engineers

What you will bring to the team:

  • The ideal candidate will be proficient with water infrastructure projects (water resources, water treatment or conveyance) and a licensed Professional Engineer (with current Missouri registration)
  • Must have 8+ years of experience of applied knowledge in water resources management, water and wastewater treatment and conveyance
  • Experience in developing project scopes, schedules and budgets for projects
  • Must be competent in leading and completing large planning, modeling or design tasks with minimal oversight
  • Must be a strong technical writer
  • Must be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and have strong organizational, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Client management experience, a plus
  • Grant and proposal writing experience, a plus
  • Staff supervisory experience, a plus

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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