Water/Wastewater Project Engineer (Process)

Join one of Traverse City's oldest and most reputable consulting firms as a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer. As a smaller firm that has been in business for over 75 years, great relationships are essential to our culture and to our business. This position gives the applicant diverse opportunities to work on a wide array of project types across departments. As a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer at GFA, you will be a part of a growing team working on projects that have tangible impacts on the communities and clients we help.

Responsibilities

• Project Engineer of municipal water and wastewater facilities, including the development of studies, preliminary and final design, and permitting
• Project manager on small to mid-size design and construction projects
• Work with others and effectively delegate tasks to other team members to complete projects on time and on budget
• Determine and monitor project scope, budget, and schedule
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Supervise and develop project team members, including goal setting, problem solving, coaching, and career guidance
• Manage and coordinate pursuits with Business Development team
• Review design calculations, drawings
• Administer construction contracts including review of construction submittals, pay applications, and project changes
• Manage preliminary and final design and construction phase services for municipal projects
• Perform technical writing in the preparation of project reports, memorandums, letters, record documents, etc
• Run construction and client meetings
• Represent the firm and clients at public meetings
• Provide guidance to clients on project funding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and MI PE registration
• 10+ years of related experience is desired
• Experience with the study, planning, and design of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, municipal funding agencies and experience with construction oversight and permitting
• Experience or familiarity working with GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or hydraulic and hydrology design programs such as WaterCad, SewerCad, EPA-SWMM, HEC-HMS or HEC-RAS
• Strong background in water system hydraulics and water treatment processes
• Proven experience in preparing and meeting budgets and schedules 
• Proven experience in developing engineering scopes and work plans 
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills including technical and proposal writing
• Proven knowledge of codes, engineering & surveying practices
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team 
• Experience in technical writing of deliverables including work plans, quality program documents, summary reports, and project correspondence
• Experience in developing and delivering technical presentations to both technical and layman audiences
• Familiarity with Municipal, Township and County government practices and regulations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Small town vibe, big teamwork, and just past our doors all that Northern Michigan offers. GFA offers competitive wages, benefits, a 401K program, health insurance, profit-sharing, company ownership opportunities, and a generous Earned Time Off allowance. GFA understands that employee success is often built on a foundation of a healthy work-life balance. With company outings, community volunteering events, and flexible work schedule opportunities, GFA strives to promote this balance. 

Email your resume to tonyk@gfa.tc to join the GFA team!

GFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.