Job description
Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a licensed professional Civil Engineer to join our Stormwater Drainage team and assist both our Denver, CO, and Colorado Springs, CO offices. Qualified candidates must have 8 to 20 years of experience in water resources including stormwater, civil design, hydraulics and hydrology, and drainage. Candidates with industry experience and contacts in and around the Colorado Springs area are preferred.
Required Skills
- Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Broad understanding of engineering principles required
- Mentorship and staff development focused
- Skilled in project management, managing technical professionals, and demonstrated ability to lead and direct multiple concurrent projects.
Essential Job Functions
Project Management
- Manage the design, permitting, and construction services for the assigned projects efficiently and responsibly.
- Participate in adopting and improving design standards to enhance our practice.
- Estimate scope and fee for new projects and assist with and creating proposal packages per company standards
- Coordinate effectively with subconsultants, clients, and other agencies to deliver the project and maintain positive relationships
- Manage budget through workload forecasting and resource allocation and communicate changes
- Recognize the limits of scope and prepare change orders to accommodate project needs
- Coordinate with other Wilson teams to provide and acquire information relevant to the project
- Attend external business development and internal staff functions
- Promote a culture of higher relationships, staff development, and recognition
Design
- Complete site designs including utility plans and sewer infrastructure development
- Prepare detailed grading and drainage plans
- Produce stormwater management and erosion control plans
- Develop stormwater master plans and similar studies
- Create written reports to accompany stormwater and erosion control plans
- Establish and implement calculation methods required by jurisdiction with the project team
- Perform hydrologic calculations and modeling for a range of project sizes
- Perform hydraulic calculations and modeling using various industry standard software methods
- Analyze and design various stormwater control and outfall measures
Quality Control
- Ensure that quality control procedures are maintained.
Client Relations
- Work to maintain and grow our Colorado Springs Drainage Group and coordinate with Denver area clients
- Maintain existing relationships with the City of Colorado Springs and other existing clients and work to grow opportunities with additional clients.
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and government agencies and meet their expectations.
- Remain sensitive to clients’ needs and prioritizing information that client needs.
- Attend progress meetings for projects.
Staff Management
- This position is anticipated to be split between our Denver office and our Colorado Springs office. It is expected the candidate will spend at least 25% of the time working out of the Colorado Springs office
- Direct production staff and engineers on projects to achieve project goals and meet deadlines
- Mentor junior staff to see that designs and plans are compiled properly, on time, and in a quality fashion.
- Manage assigned workload and schedule effectively with given resources.
- Communicate project expectations and schedule with project team
- Maintain clear communication with the team lead about the schedule and deadlines of projects
- Maintain a good rapport with all levels of staff members.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities with the project team.
- Actively participate in and adhere to our safety program and ensure that all team members adhere as well.
Required Experience
- Candidate must have a BS or an MS in Civil Engineering or a related field
- 8 to 20 years of experience in water resources including stormwater drainage
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain within 6 mos.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microstation Inroads. Experience with Open Roads is desirable
- Experience and proficiency in performing drainage analysis, drainage planning, and drainage facility design
- Experience with project management
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Excellent work ethic and a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles
Annual Salary range: $85,000.00-$145,000.00
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
About Us:
Wilson & Company has a rich history in planning and design, and the right candidate will become part of our bright future. We provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, surveying, mapping, environmental, and planning services, and employ staff throughout 15 offices in 9 states. The firm was founded in 1932 and provides services to a diverse client base including railroads; municipal, state, and federal agencies; energy, industrial, and commercial companies; and private developers.
The cornerstone of our success is Higher Relationships, standards in Discipline, Intensity, Collaboration, Shared Ownership, and Solutions. Discipline is doing it right, with attention to details without exception. Intensity is doing what it takes to meet and exceed expectations. Collaboration is working together and bringing out the best in each other. Shared Ownership means we adopt the goals of others as our own. Finally, Solutions are achieved in a win-win environment. We value this commitment to Higher Relationships with our employees, clients, and the communities where we live and work. And for you, our culture intends to help you achieve personal and professional success. Come grow with us!
Wilson & Company provides a comprehensive benefits package that encourages employee health and well-being. We have several options to choose from for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan benefits. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.
Wilson & Company is a federal contractor and subject to various health and safety regulations enforced by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as health and safety requirements of our clients. Wilson & Company is committed to complying with all regulations and requirements, which could include, but are not limited to, vaccination requirements, testing requirements, masking requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements. All regulations and requirements are subject to change, which could impact Wilson & Company policy and requirements for employees.
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