Senior Project Engineer- Water/Waste Water

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Water/Wastewater division as a PART-TIME Sr. Project Engineer. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed.

WHAT TO EXPECT DAY-TO-DAY:

• Provides technical and design services in support of water infrastructure projects (i.e. water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection/pumping).
• Provides design and plan production support of civil engineering design projects as part of a project team. 
• Technical responsibilities include: conduct preliminary and final engineering evaluations, perform design calculations and assessments, prepare various reports, prepare technical specifications, review plan sets, perform technical reviews, and prepare permit submittals for civil engineering projects.
• Additional responsibilities include: business development, recruiting, promotion of organization, project identification, and identification of teaming opportunities with other firms.
• Must be able to work as part of a project team.
• Responsible for various tasks on several concurrent projects and must be able to follow these tasks through to completion within the allocated period of time and the monetary budget assigned.
• Expected to become familiar and stay current with design requirements for local, state, and federal permit agencies.
• Attend client/business meetings and may give project presentations. Coordinate with clients and provide project updates and information.
• Attend events hosted by professional societies.
• Assist with recruiting of open office positions and identification of potential candidates.
• Perform business development activities through client coordination (new and existing) and general promotion of McKim & Creed.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• BS in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering with Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) registration or the ability to acquire a LA Professional Engineer (PE) quickly within 6-12 months of hire via reciprocity.
• At least 2 years of progressive experience in the design of water/wastewater projects is preferred. 
• Preferably 5-10 years of experience in civil engineering water and wastewater design.
• Preferred experience includes preparation of plans, profiles, cross-sections, elevations, structure sections, construction details, pipe routing, references, and perspective drawings. 
• Candidates with experience in acquiring permits from review agencies on a local, state, and federal level, including direct coordination and communication with such agencies will be favored.
• Candidates experienced with design and plan production software including AutoCAD Civil3D, Revit, and/or similar products will be favored. 
• Must have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Proficiencies with this software preferred.
• Candidates experienced with hydraulic modeling will be favored.
• Must be able to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time.
• Preferred candidate likely to be methodical, precise, and consistent, while enjoying some variety in work schedule and tolerant of change as work demands.
• Process-oriented individual with strong organizational and technical skills.
• Solid communicator with strong writing and verbal skills, able to take and understand directives from PM and coordinate efforts with design team.
• Technically competent, a team player and good communication ability.
• Must be self-motivated and work independently to complete work assignments but also able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be willing to stay after hours occasionally as required for client social functions, public meetings, functions, and for deadlines.
• Interest in marketing/business development/project development/client relations.
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

• Part-time position working less than 30 hours per week.
• Expected to be in office at least 3 days per week.
• Will split office time between the Gonzales and Baton Rouge offices, as required.

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first.