Water & Wastewater Designer 1

About the Role

The Water & Wastewater Designer 1 provides entry-level assistance with the planning and design of water and wastewater systems, including pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and other water-related facilities. This role works under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide entry-level assistance with the planning and design of water and wastewater systems.
• Assist with site visits.
• Calculate pressure, flow, and capacities.
• Design underground and above-ground piping systems.
• Select and specify equipment.
• Coordinate with government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and estimated costs for project bidding and construction.
• Perform basic technical tasks assigned by market sector with oversight.
• Collaborate, listen, and take direction well.
• Produce the following under close oversight:
• Basic water and sewer pipeline evaluation and design
• Field data collection
• Water and sewer infrastructure sizing
• Basic hydraulic calculations
• Project layout
• Technical memoranda
• CAD/GIS drawings
• Standard details
• Report figures
• Alternatives/economic analysis
• Quantity takeoffs
• Cost estimating
• Draft specifications
• Limited construction inspection assistance
• Collaborate with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments.
• Conduct basic monitoring of budget and schedule for simple project tasks assigned.
• Read emails, occasionally attend client meetings, listen, and prepare meeting minutes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic proficiency with drafting and design software.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply 2D and 3D design concepts.
• Expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced team members.
• Strong work ethic, a desire to learn new design concepts, and good organizational and communication skills.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
• Market Sector Software (C3D/P3D/GIS/WaterCAD) - Basic
• Basic understanding of technical fundamentals.
• Basic familiarity with the following design codes:
• Governing state water/WW rules
• AWWA standards (water)
• Uniform Fire Code
• NFPA820 Fire Code for WW Facilities
• 10 state standards
• Basic understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Infrequent direct client interaction.
• Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff.
• Operates with minimal autonomy – work is closely supervised by more senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire).
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes.