Water/Wastewater Engineer III/IV/ Senior

Job Description

Job Description

SGM is seeking an experienced Wastewater Engineer in our Glenwood Springs, Colorado office. This position is primarily in-person and based at one of our office locations.  Regular in-office attendance is required and is not considered a remote role. Our ideal candidate will have a strong desire to live, work, and play in Western Colorado and want to be part of a high-performing team that will help forward SGM’s mission to make its clients successful by delivering innovative, practical solutions.  

SGM offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, employer-paid STD/LTD/Life, HSA/FSA plans, 401k employer match, parental leave, vacation & sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and incentive compensation bonuses. Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees. This position will be posted until filled but no sooner than three days from now.

Pay is dependent on experience level, the anticipated salary range for this position may be as follows:

Engineer III $89,600-$115,600 Engineer IV $105,400 – $131,300 or Senior Engineer I $120,500 – $153,300 per year.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Progressive engineering consulting:
  • Water/wastewater facilities design, and planning projects
  • Water/wastewater operations and startup
  • Hydraulic engineering and water distribution network modeling
  • Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations-related consulting
• Ability to act as a lead client service/relationship manager, specifically with municipal/special district clients
  • Excellent client service skills
  • Pursued and won projects through existing client relationships, strategic business development efforts, and/or responding to project RFPs
  • Successful track record of developing new business
• Direct staff supervision  
  • Responsibility for direct employee supervision, performance management, and professional development
  • Manage team workload and staffing levels
• Demonstrate progressive project management with a strong performance record
  • Ability to develop and effectively manage scope, schedule, and budget of projects with engineering fees greater than $200K
  • Ability to coordinate the efforts of multidisciplinary project teams

Qualifications:

• Current Colorado PE license in civil engineering or related field
• Master’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering or related field
• WTF/WWTF Operators License
• Integrated (or “alternative”) project delivery experience – CMAR, DB, DBO, PPP
• Construction project administration and oversight experience
• Municipal engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing younger staff on technical project assignments
• Experience authoring technical articles and delivering conference presentations
• An active member of relevant professional organizations
• Demonstrated initiative and participation in community involvement and outreach
• Software experience/proficiency
  • AutoCAD, esp. Civil 3D and Autodesk Plant 3D
  • Water distribution network hydraulic modeling (Innovyze, Bentley)
  • Biological process modeling software (Biowin)
• Water/wastewater facilities-related permitting
• Valid Driver’s License

As an equal opportunity employer, SGM realizes that a diverse group of employees will bring a broader range of ideas and a stronger vision to the world of engineering, consulting, and surveying. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law. CDOT Non-Discrimination in Employment Notice