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Experienced Drinking Water / Wastewater Engineer
Overview
What You’ll Be Doing
The Cadmus Group seeks an experienced, professional engineer to provide support in developing preliminary engineering reports (PERs) for community and Tribal drinking water systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background as a technical assistance provider and/or regulator for public water systems and/or wastewater utilities. They will utilize their understanding of system operations, infrastructure, regulations, and related programs to support water and wastewater utilities. They will lead coordination among different disciplines and stakeholders, including contractors, clients, and project teams. They will provide leadership to engineers in training staff with supporting the development of PERs. They should be comfortable working with water and wastewater utility operators and their regulators and should have a strong familiarity with the challenges operators face, especially in small, rural communities. Some of the time will be spent in the field at water and wastewater utilities, so successful candidate must have good communication skills and a willingness to travel. Experience working with tribal utilities, conducting sanitary surveys, and/or operating a water system would be especially helpful.
Who We Are
At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.
Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity, fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and society, and maintaining an accessible and inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.
Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for the development of PERs for community and Tribal drinking water systems.
- Provide technical expertise and leadership in support of technical assistance to drinking water and wastewater utilities, regulatory program implementation oversight activities, and guidance development.
- Conduct Sanitary Surveys at water systems.
- Demonstrate professionalism and sound judgment in interactions with clients and colleagues.
- Be responsible for the development of conceptual design and cost estimation for water projects.
- Review technical submittals, schedules, and change orders for water projects, such as water lines, water treatment plant modernization, water storage, and pump stations.
- Be responsible for project management including subcontractor management and project reporting
- Direct interaction with clients, utilities, and state representatives including effective delivery of presentations, leading discussions, and conducting on-site visits (as needed) in support of technical assistance provided to diverse communities.
- Be responsible for the development of client-ready engineering products.
- Demonstrate successful task prioritization and management skills.
- Demonstrate quality assurance and quality control of products.
- Conduct effective research and analysis.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications.
- Ensure outcomes that satisfy client requirements (i.e., accomplishment of required deliverables on time and ensuring client satisfaction).
- Support business development efforts by maintaining and updating the organization's eminence in the water space.
- Supervise or mentor junior staff.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree with coursework in Environmental or Civil Engineering or another relevant area and at least 8 years relevant work experience OR a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
- Licensed Professional Engineer.
- Demonstrated experience with Safe Drinking Water Act and/or Clean Water Act regulatory programs.
- Certification as a water and/or wastewater operator would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of EPA’s to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.
- Experience with PFAS contamination and treatment; lead in drinking water and corrosion control treatment; and/or drinking water laboratories and analytical methods would be advantageous.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing environments, and work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience with technical design and construction skills.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Positive work ethic in all situations with coworkers, project managers, and clients.
- Knowledge of engineering software and tools, such as Bluebeam, CAD, and ArcGIS is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Candidates must be willing and able to travel for field-related work.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a security clearance if required.
Additional Information:
Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.
The minimum starting salary for this position is $114,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.
We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.
Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: http://www.cadmusgroup.com