Project Engineer - Water Resources

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With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 700+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You’ll Contribute To OHM Advisors

As a Project Engineer in the Environmental and Water Resources Group (EWRG), you will lead technical tasks associated with a range of water resources projects across the State of Michigan. The EWRG is a diverse 50+ person team looking for an experienced engineer with a passion for water resources. EWRG works on a variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects including modeling of distribution and collection systems, asset management, stream restoration, green infrastructure, and a range of facility designs.

A successful candidate for the Project Engineer position is team oriented, organized, and has strong technical skills. The candidate takes initiative and current on software, regulations, and technology.

Your Responsibilities

Technical Oversight:

• Provide technical expertise and mentoring on projects, within your area of expertise.
• Lead and support studies, reports, design and construction of water distribution systems, sewage collection, storage facilities, control vaults, pumping stations, booster stations, water and wastewater treatment, stormwater systems, and green infrastructure.
• Develop work plans, schedules, and budgets for Project Managers as it relates to technical tasks of a Scope of Service.
• Perform QC as it relates to your technical expertise.
• Stay abreast of and maintain an expertise in industry specific standards, codes, permit agency requirements and community requirements.
  
  
  

Team leadership & Communicaton:

• Provide technical expertise and mentoring on projects, within your area of expertise.
• Effectively communicate project goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes to project team, client and public.
• Anticipate project issues, including advising the client on alternatives and providing recommendations for solving issues.
• Develop, train, and mentor teams for their growth and development.
  
  
  

Requirements

Education, Experience, & Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively increasing responsibility experience in water resources.
• State of Michigan Professional Engineer license required.
• Familiarity with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling of water distribution, wastewater, stormwater systems.
• Experience with aging and complex water and wastewater infrastructure design considerations in Michigan.
• Experience in stormwater/water/wastewater infrastructure assessment, land planning, sustainability, design, and implementation in Michigan.
• Experience mentoring and empowering engineers newer in their career.
  
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficient understanding of asset management and pipeline design hydraulics, inspection, condition assessment, and repair/rehabilitation design.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills associated with the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel; AutoCAD and/or Revit, Bluebeam or other PDF software, and scheduling software, such as MS Project.
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to solve challenging problems.
• Self-directed and ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
  
  
  

Benefit Statement below

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

Benefits:

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership.
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options
  
  
  

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs:

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University
  
  
  

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.