Senior Engineer-Water/Wastewater - Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical support on projects by performing a variety of engineering-related tasks and assignments and verify that project tasks are complete, accurate, and in accordance with engineering best practices.

Water and wastewater management presents unique challenges from environmental, health and economic issues, to regulatory concerns. Our water management experts comprehend these complexities and apply their expertise in all areas of feasibility, design and master planning taking into consideration the value of water as a precious natural resource. Our qualified professionals develop creative and effective solutions for any water management project and are dedicated to ensuring that communities are provided with safe, consistent, water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment.

• Develop broad knowledge and skills in a specific practice area.
• Evaluate, select and apply standards, procedures and criteria to perform tasks for a project with some complex features.
• Apply judgment to determine adaptation in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare general engineering designs and/or technical data for completion and accuracy.
• Prepare portions of project documents.
• Edit specifications.
• Perform research and investigations as necessary for projects.
• May assign tasks to Engineers, administrative staff and/or technicians.
• Work within AutoCAD Civil 3D to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.
• Prepare conceptual layouts with limited direction.
• Design gravity sewer extensions and water extensions with limited direction.
• Prepare SESC plans.
• Prepare construction quantity estimates for projects with some assistance.
• Select applicable standard construction details and draft site-specific construction details.
• Draft technical reports, specifications, and memos.
• Perform pump station calculations.
• Review shop drawings and RFIs.
• Conduct Fire Flow tests and perform Water Analysis with limited direction.
• Utilize pipe works to show existing conditions and proposed improvements.
• Prepare pump station and facility improvement plans with direction.
• Prepare permit applications.

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering, or civil engineering.
• EIT preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in the civil/environmental engineering field with concentration in water/wastewater design.
• Experience with AutoCAD & OpenRoads is desired.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Design experience with water and waste water treatment plant process and design.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!