Water/Wastewater Engineer

1w1 week ago

Foth

Des Moines, US · Full-time · $95,000 – $125,000

About this role

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked in the top 150 firms by Engineering News Record.

Join our team as a Water/Wastewater Engineer to make a significant impact on municipal and utility systems. Support innovative projects that enhance community infrastructure from our Iowa offices in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids. Thrive as a self-driven and team-focused professional.

Perform technical engineering discipline lead for water transmission, distribution, sanitary sewer collection, and wastewater conveyance projects. Provide consultation on sanitary sewer management, watershed planning, and green infrastructure. Lead hydraulic analysis for pressure pipe modeling and gravity sewer systems.

Experience the Foth difference with a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment. Enjoy professional growth opportunities alongside a smart and caring team. Contribute to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) License
3+ years of experience in utility system analysis, sanitary sewer collection, drinking water systems, and/or wastewater conveyance municipal infrastructure improvements
Technical report writing
8+ years of experience in municipal engineering, wastewater, sanitary sewer, and/or municipal projects as a technical producer, project manager, and/or client contact
Experience with sanitary and drinking water master planning and modeling software (e.g., SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, XPSWMM, ArcGIS)
Experience with software such as ESRI ArcGIS, Bentley MicroStation OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil3D

Responsibilities

Perform technical engineering discipline lead for water transmission, distribution, sanitary sewer collection, wastewater conveyance, and/or water system project designs and system analysis
Provide technical consultation to municipal clients on sanitary sewer system management, watershed planning, capital improvement plans, green infrastructure, pumping stations, and best management practices
Develop water and wastewater system reports and community-wide master plans
Participate in capital improvement plans for growing Midwest communities
Lead a hydraulic analysis team for pressure pipe modeling, transient analysis, pump station analysis, and gravity sewer modeling
Prepare design plans, specifications, and bid documents for water and wastewater systems
Provide construction support services, including shop drawings, pay estimates, progress meetings, and construction services