Senior Engineer - Water Resources
About The Position
Buchart Horn is seeking a Senior Engineer to support and grow our Water Resources Strategic Business Unit. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys serving as a technical leader and project manager on complex water and wastewater projects. You will help shape solutions that support critical infrastructure while mentoring developing engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the firm. This position supports projects across all Water Resources locations and offers the opportunity to work on impactful municipal and utility projects from planning through construction.
Requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Strong technical background in water and wastewater engineering and infrastructure design
- Experience serving as a technical lead and/or project manager on complex projects
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit or BIM tools, and Civil 3D
- Familiarity with hydraulic and hydraulic modeling tools such as WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS
- Understanding of construction practices, cost estimating, and specification development
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical development and delivery of complex water and wastewater projects.
- Plan, design, and develop water and wastewater systems including treatment facilities, pumping stations, and collection and distribution systems
- Perform advanced engineering analyses, system studies, and independent calculations
- Lead project design from early planning and schematic phases through construction documentation
- Support permitting efforts and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
- Review shop drawings, develop specifications, construction cost estimates, and sequencing
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to EITs, interns, and designers
- Collaborate with project managers to support proposals, schedules, budgets, and client coordination
- Serve as the primary client liaison, oversee project execution, manage budgets and schedules, and support the overall profitability and success of assigned projects.
Benefits
- Lead complex water and wastewater projects that have a tangible impact on the communities we serve
- Join a firm with decades of trusted engineering and planning expertise
- Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your technical leadership is valued
- Engage with diverse and challenging projects that leverage your experience and allow for mentorship of early-career engineers
- Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
