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BHC Consultants is a consulting engineering, planning, and building code and construction compliance firm with offices in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellingham, Washington. We are currently seeking a full-time Project Engineer/Project Manager with experience in water and wastewater system planning, design, and construction to join our engineering group in one of our three office locations. Collaboration with staff in all offices should be expected; preferred location can be prioritized.

BHC is a growing firm with a significant backlog of municipal consulting services contracts for cities, counties, and special purpose districts in the Northwest, supported primarily by Western Washington clients. We are proud to be an employee-owned and managed consulting firm committed to the development and retention of our employees within a positive, collaborative, and challenging work environment. Our office culture is founded on the open exchange of ideas and experiences that foster a supportive, encouraging, team-based approach to accomplishing work and achieving goals. We are committed to a healthy work-life balance for all staff.

The Project Engineer/Project Manager will:

• Lead the preparation of water and wastewater studies, evaluations, engineering reports, and comprehensive plans.
• Lead the coordination and development of technical plans, specifications and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment, pumping, storage, and pipeline facilities.
• Use engineering software modeling and analysis tools.
• Research available infrastructure technologies and products used in the construction of water and wastewater facilities.
• Perform field work that might include technology pilot testing, construction observation, startup and commissioning, and facility evaluation and condition assessments.
• Participate and present technical information and work products to clients through in-person and virtual meetings.
• Demonstrate and develop project management skills to lead projects, including the ability to develop scopes of work, budgets, and schedules during project planning; deliver work products on time and within budget; and effectively communicate and meet client expectations.
• Play an important role in continued company growth by further developing relationships with existing clients, establishing relationships with new and prospective clients, identifying prospective projects and partnerships, and recruiting new employees.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
• Washington PE license or, for out-of-state candidates, Washington PE license within 6 months of hire.
• 6 to 15+ years working on water and wastewater utility pumping, pipeline, storage and treatment projects including system plans, engineer reports and evaluations, facility design, construction, and testing.
• Sound knowledge base of regulatory framework and technologies/products used in water/wastewater engineering design.
• Resourceful in researching and developing project information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms (MS Teams - primary, Zoom, Skype, GoToMeeting).

The following would also be of benefit:

• Experience working with state regulatory agencies (Ecology & DOH)
• Clientele and professional relationships
• Professional society involvement
• Technical and/or project management training
• Experience with hydraulic modeling
• Experience with wastewater process design
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS and/or Revit (BIM) design software products
• Advanced degrees beyond Bachelor of Science

Why Join Our Team?

• Generous total compensation package
• 100% company-paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 60% company-paid dependent medical and vision insurance
• 50% company-paid dependent dental insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid vacation beginning at 15 days annually for full-time employees
• Paid sick leave
• 9.5 paid holidays and one paid volunteer day annually
• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work opportunities
• Monthly home-office stipend
• Commuter benefits
• Reimbursement for professional registrations, renewals, and approved training and conferences
• Paid memberships in professional organizations
• Career Guide mentorship program
• Employee referral bonus program
• BHC offers broad-based company ownership to employees at all levels, with no majority owner. This structure allows employees to share in the benefits of ownership while supporting local control, leadership continuity, and the long-term success of the company.

BHC Consultants, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

BHC Consultants, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who need assistance or an accommodation during the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@bhcconsultants.com. This email is reserved for reasonable accommodation requests and is not monitored for application status updates or general recruiting inquiries.