Senior Engineer/Project Manager - Kleinschmidt Group

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Senior Engineer/Project Manager to perform engineering design and manage projects involving dams, hydroelectric generation, fish passage facilities, and water resources, build client relationships, and mentor junior staff in Charlotte, NC or Lexington, SC. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely.

Salary Range: $100,000-$175,000

Who You Are

A Licensed Professional Engineer with a BS in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years' experiencein civil, structural, geotechnical, or mechanical engineering related to the design of hydroelectric, fish passage, dam safety, or water resource projects. A minimum of 3 years of experience with management of engineering projects and coordination with clients is a must.

Knowledgeable: Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to the candidate's engineering discipline. Experience with analysis and design within your discipline and coordinating with multiple disciplines including hydrology/hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineers to deliver projects. The candidate should have experience working in the field with clients, contractors, and vendors during planning and construction of projects. The candidate will also possess excellent problem-solving skills as well as oral and written communication skills to manage projects and clients. Familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes is a plus. Experience as a consultant is preferred.

Project Manager: Experience managing project teams that include junior and senior-level staff, drafters, and project coordinators. The candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Experience with managing multi discipline projects and teams. Demonstrates maturity in decision-making and ability to make decisions with the client and business in mind. Knowledge of Vantagepoint is a plus.

Relationship-focused: Passion for mentoring junior-level staff. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction. Ability to establish long-lasting relationships with clients to assist them in solving complex engineering work.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States and able to acquire authorization to work in Canada
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license

About the Position

This position provides an opportunity to be a part of a team working on the design and management of hydroelectric, water resource, and fisheries related projects, incorporating the skills of all our engineering disciplines as well as regulatory and science services. Client relationship management and business development are also integral with this position. As a Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for successful delivery of simultaneous large-scale multidisciplinary projects, creating and building the client experience, and setting/maintaining expectations for internal and external teams. Your focus will be on projects and clients within the region to provide superior project delivery. Depending on needs and capacity, you may support larger projects and clients throughout the company as needed.

Physical Requirements

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The noise level in the typical work environment is usually moderate. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

During site visits, the employee may be occasionally exposed to darkness and confined spaces, required to climb ladders, and work in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for site visits. The noise level on the construction site or in a plant is often loud.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.