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.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art design of facilities that treat, preserve and conserve the earth's finite water resources and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected teams of engineers and surveyors are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future while helping communities leverage their infrastructure.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Water team. 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.

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Sr. Project Engineer

Charlotte, NC

WHAT TO EXPECT DAY-TO-DAY:

• Develops and maintains existing client relationships. Serves as key contact with major clients.

• Supports business development efforts, leads the preparation of proposals, serve as lead presenter in presentations to secure new project work. Experienced in developing scope of work, time, and manpower estimates. Responsible for developing a substantial amount of new business with current and new clients.

• Individually contributes, formulates, and guides solutions to problems of exceptional difficulty and marked importance to the company. Generally recognized as an expert in the field. Provides technical, design and project management services in support of water infrastructure projects (i.e., water distribution, wastewater collection/pumping) primarily for local government clients.

• Capable of conducting critical negotiations and handling controversial issues. Exercises skill in persuading and negotiating or critical issues. Demonstrates good judgment in handling and solving complex technical and people assignments.

• Extensive knowledge of standard practices within appropriate discipline including design and construction. Individually able to carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development and implementation of new or improved techniques or procedures.

• Able to successfully lead and supervise a project team on projects of all sizes and levels of complexity. Ensure that all aspects of the project are followed through to completion which includes client meetings, project team communication, monitoring budget and progress.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering with NC PE registration or ability to quickly acquire NC PE through reciprocity.

• Experience range of 15-20 years in municipal utility infrastructure design.

• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and knowledgeable of standard engineering design programs.

• An excellent grasp of the water/wastewater field along with communication abilities.

• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Experience in the design and management of wastewater and/or water utility infrastructure projects.

• History and relationships with municipal or similar public utility clients.

• Ability to manage design project teams on schedule and within budgets.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.