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 delivering state-of-the-art services with an eye toward sustainability and a focus on protecting and enhancing our environmental resources. Our engineers, landscape architects, planners and project managers are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future. 

Our highly respected team of design professionals complemented by an exceptional staff of full-service surveying, offer effective and sustainable solutions for our clients’ land planning, permitting, stormwater, development and land management needs. We plan and design residential communities, retail shops, parks, educational buildings, industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities that meet today’s needs in the context of tomorrow’s generations. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Water Asset Management (WAM) 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. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A PART OF OUR TEAM!

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Provides appropriate technical support and best practice methodology to operational teams when carrying out their duties in a responsive, diligent and competent manor.
• Communicates daily and on an as needed basis with the WAM Project Manager or Operations Supervisor.
• Conducts non-revenue water recovery and control services, including leak detection (i.e., sounding of fittings and leak noise correlation, planning and deployment of acoustic noise loggers, water network establishment and asset identification, planning and implementing step tests, and flow and pressure data recovery).
• Progresses in the industry and use of any equipment the Water Asset Management division uses and/or supplies.
• Coordinates and schedules weekly activities with Operations Supervisor.
• Completes job forms, time sheets and all other required documentation.
• Ensures safe working methods are applied at all times and conducts or participates in weekly safety meetings.
• Responsible for Map/GIS information reading, interpreting, and measuring.
• Facilitates all WAM work requirements, advising on night work as needed.
• Uses initiative to find solutions in the field for the benefit of the customer and/or the Water Asset Management division.
• Attends or conducts site meetings with the client as needed.
• Responsible for all equipment upkeep related to any specific project and produces a stock check on a quarterly basis.
• Strives towards meeting all WAM targets and always ensures complete customer satisfaction.
• Conducts or assists WAM Project Managers with daily, weekly and end of project reports effectively and on-time.
• Flexible and willing to work within any area of the Water Asset Management division when required.
• Willingness to learn advanced Leak Detection methodology from direct cooperation and training with WAM Project.
• EXTENSIVE travel may be required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with Water Distribution Systems and/or Acoustic Leak Detection desirable but not required.
• Must have experience in previous jobs working outside on a regular basis, preferably in extreme conditions.
• Must be able to walk up to 10 miles per day with frequent bending and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Experience in Map/GIS information reading, interpreting, and measuring preferred.
• Must have general knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include travel and extended work hours.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with confidence and minimal instruction.
• Must have problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Must have good communication & customer service skills.
• Must have good time keeping and organizational skills.
• Must be willing to learn new skills and technology.
• Must be safety conscious.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Eagerness to learn diagnostic and repair procedures for Acoustic leak detection equipment, Insertion Flow meters, and Data loggers.
• Manage Asset / Work Orders through Asset Panda interface. Provide detailed information to facilitate the generation of quotes and hardware status reports.
• Aptitude for learning Data Evaluation procedures to assist with Data integrity reporting and resolving poor data events.

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.