Lead design and management of municipal drinking water projects including treatment plants, tanks, pump/booster stations, and conveyance infrastructure. Produce master plans, designs, specifications, estimates, and proposals. Provide technical leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, mentor junior staff, support business development, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
Growing national firm is seeking a Municipal Engineer for
their Chicago office!
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance/leadership on municipal
drinking water projects
- Create detailed master plans, designs,
plans/specifications and estimates
- Projects include treatment plans, tanks,
pump/booster stations, and water storage/conveyance system infrastructure
- Project management
- Assist with business development
- Assist with proposal completion and client
interviews
- Deliver quality work on time and within budget
- Keep current on regulatory issues in industry
and update team
- Lead/mentor junior staff
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or
Chemical Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in municipal water
treatment systems
- PE registration
- Experience with water treatment, water quality,
and regulatory compliance
- Active participation in professional organizations
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Successful applicant must be authorized to work in
the USA without sponsorship.
All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Please contact Laura Harrison for further information!
www.harrisonconsultingsolutions.com
517-906-6926
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