Water/WW PE
My client is thrilled to announce an opening for a Municipal Project Engineer Lead/Project Manager at their Corporate Headquarters in Meridian, Idaho. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in planning, designing, and developing construction documents for municipal utility infrastructure, including water and wastewater systems. We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, problem-solving team environment and has experience managing projects, delivering high-quality technical engineering work, building client relationships, and securing project contracts.
In this role, you will:
Plan, design, and execute essential community infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, irrigation, and general utility engineering.
Analyze engineering data and apply sound judgment to create final engineering documents, such as studies, feasibility analyses, technical memoranda, preliminary engineering reports, facility plans, cost estimates, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
Collaborate with senior engineers, core experts, project managers, and sub-consultants to enhance public infrastructure during the reporting, design, and construction phases.
Work with government agencies to obtain necessary permits, crossing agreements, easements, and encroachments.
Organize and lead meetings with consulting partners, contractors, clients, and agencies.
Coordinate and support multi-disciplinary projects across the company.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, securing project work and service contracts.
Manage client projects, ensuring responsive communication, professional services, and high-quality project delivery.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering.
10-15+ years of relevant experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
Strong communication and writing skills.
Willingness to develop business and mentor junior staff.
Proven technical expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in municipal engineering.
Salary Range: $115,000-$140,000/year, based on experience.
In addition to a competitive salary, my client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Professional development opportunities
Annual and medical leave
401(k) with immediate vesting
Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Performance bonuses for eligible employees
Flexible work schedules
A collaborative and supportive team environment
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