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Dar Group

Lead Wastewater Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$153K - $230K/yr

The Lead Water Engineer will lead project teams for key regional clients in the planning, design and construction of complex and innovative water and wastewater infrastructure. Projects may include ...

Dar Group

Lead Wastewater Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Hybrid

$153K - $230K/yr

The Lead Water Engineer will lead project teams for key regional clients in the planning, design and construction of complex and innovative water and wastewater infrastructure. Projects may include ...

TYLin

Lead Wastewater Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$153K - $230K/yr

The Lead Water Engineer will lead project teams for key regional clients in the planning, design and construction of complex and innovative water and wastewater infrastructure. Projects may include ...

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Actalent

Water Engineer

Newton, IA · Hybrid

Water Engineer This Water Engineer role focuses on planning, designing, and managing capital ... Lead and coordinate non-operation-related regulatory compliance efforts to ensure that engineering ...

Actalent

Water Engineer

Newton, IA · Hybrid

Water Engineer This Water Engineer role focuses on planning, designing, and managing capital ... Lead and coordinate non-operation-related regulatory compliance efforts to ensure that engineering ...

GFT.

Water Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$95K - $200K/yr

As a Senior Manager in our Water Group , you will lead pursuits while overseeing Technical Work and ... Preparing detailed engineering calculations and performing technical analyses which may involve ...

GFT.

Water Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$95K - $200K/yr

As a Senior Manager in our Water Group , you will lead pursuits while overseeing Technical Work and ... Preparing detailed engineering calculations and performing technical analyses which may involve ...

GFT.

Water Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$95K - $200K/yr

As a Senior Manager in our Water Group , you will lead pursuits while overseeing Technical Work and ... Preparing detailed engineering calculations and performing technical analyses which may involve ...

GFT.

Water Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$95K - $200K/yr

As a Senior Manager in our Water Group , you will lead pursuits while overseeing Technical Work and ... Preparing detailed engineering calculations and performing technical analyses which may involve ...

GFT.

Water Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$95K - $200K/yr

As a Senior Manager in our Water Group , you will lead pursuits while overseeing Technical Work and ... Preparing detailed engineering calculations and performing technical analyses which may involve ...

GFT.

Water Engineer

Houston, TX

$95K - $200K/yr

As a Senior Manager in our Water Group , you will lead pursuits while overseeing Technical Work and ... Preparing detailed engineering calculations and performing technical analyses which may involve ...

GFT.

Water Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$95K - $200K/yr

As a Senior Manager in our Water Group , you will lead pursuits while overseeing Technical Work and ... Preparing detailed engineering calculations and performing technical analyses which may involve ...

WSP

Lead Water Resources Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$76K - $105K/yr

This Opportunity WSP has an exciting career opportunity for a Lead Water Resources Engineer to join our Tempe, AZ team. Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents ...

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Lead Engineer/Sr. Project Manager, Water

Richmond, VA • Hybrid

Dar Group
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$140K - $211K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead project teams in the planning, design, and construction of stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects.

  • Develop technical reports, studies, and memoranda to support engineering analysis for clients.

  • Manage projects and resources, including tracking budgets, setting schedules, coordinating staffing, and client communication.

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job SummaryTYLin is seeking a Lead Water Engineer to join our Water team! The Lead Water Engineer will lead project teams for key regional clients in the planning, design and construction of complex and innovative stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure. Projects may include wastewater treatment, collection system, pumping, water distribution and storage, reclaimed water, regulatory support, and stormwater management systems. The successful candidate will work with clients primarily in the Richmond, Virginia area.Responsibilities & Qualifications
  • Organize and lead teams to pursue and secure stormwater, water, and wastewater opportunities. This includes positioning with local clients and leading the development of proposals.
  • Lead engineering design of complex assignments, including facilities and pipeline condition assessment and rehabilitation design, planning studies for future capacity needs, hydraulic calculations, development of technical specifications and drawings, development of opinions of probable construction cost, task proposals, and requests for proposals.
  • Develop technical reports, studies, and memoranda to support engineering analysis as deliverables to the client.
  • Manage projects and resources including tracking budgets, setting schedules, coordinating staffing and resources, coordinating with the client, and invoicing and payments.
  • Mentor and help support the growth of staff through both professional and technical oversight and support.
  • Present project deliverables as required by clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required. M.S. degree preferred.
  • Experience: 15+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering consulting performing studies, design, and construction services for municipal clients.
  • Certifications, Licenses: Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is required.
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills.
  • Experience in the preparation of contract documents, including drawings and specifications, for complex water and wastewater projects.
  • Experience working on and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team with other engineers, including structural, geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control, architecture, etc.
  • Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
  • Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients' toughest challenges.
  • High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
  • Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.


Additional Information
TYLin is committed to pay equity.As part of that commitment, we haveprovidedthe base compensation range of$140,800- $211,200 annually for this position and local market.We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience,educationand competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.TYLinis proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.#LI-Hybrid #LI-DNP

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

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