What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Wastewater EIT / Entry-level Design Engineer (Immediate Opening) position at WILSON ENGINEERS, LLC?
Department: Water/Wastewater
Location: Tempe, AZ
Wilson Engineers is an Arizona-based firm with a staff of more than 200 personnel specializing in water and wastewater engineering and construction management services. We are dedicated to delivering ethical, reliable, high-quality services to our clients based on innovation, while sustaining a challenging and rewarding work environment for our greatest assets, our employees.
We are seeking a Water/Wastewater EIT / Entry-Level Design Engineer to join our team. This position requires 40 hours per week in our Tempe office. (This job is not remote nor hybrid.) We anticipate this position starting as soon as possible. This position is targeted for applicants who have already graduated.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains and documents communication with clients through letters and telephone throughout the development and completion of a project.
- Monitors team members’ progress and advises team members of schedules and deadlines.
- Reviews schedules and budgets relative to project progress and completion.
- Conducts project status review checking accuracy of work completed and monitors timeliness of project completion.
- Attends meetings on project management.
- Assists Project Managers with any administrative duties concerning the completion of the assigned project.
- Maintains project file.
- Assists Project Manager in preparation of engineering studies and reports.
- Provide technical guidance and training to members of the project team.
- Provide project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software, and AutoCADD.
- Assists in the preparation of contract documents and technical specifications.
- Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed.
- Assist in the preparation of project drawings.
- Performs necessary code research.
- Responsible for the accuracy of each segment of the work and the final check of the work.
- Responsible for adherence to all applicable codes.
- Provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineering staff.
- Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (degrees in other fields WILL NOT be considered); Masters degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering is a plus, but not required (again, degrees in any other field WILL NOT be considered)
- Possess a strong desire for a career working in the Water and Wastewater field (including the design of treatment facilities, collection systems, booster and pump stations, water, reclaimed water, and wastewater master plans).
- Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
- Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment
- Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history
- Familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD platforms
The comprehensive benefits plan offered by Wilson Engineers exceeds industry standards, and is aimed at meeting each employee's personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; plus a flexible spending plan and short and long-term disability. Wilson Engineers also helps in securing your financial future by offering 401k plans with employer matching.
Benefits plan offered to our full-time employees:
- Medical Plan
- Vision Plan
- Dental Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus