What are the responsibilities and job description for the DRINKING WATER SYSTEM DESIGN ENGINEER position at DGR Engineering?
Job Details
Description
DGR Engineering is a growing engineering firm with offices in Rock Rapids, Sioux City and Sioux Center, Iowa as well as Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
DGR has been recognized with the Circle of Excellence award as one of the top 20% of firms for the last eleven years by PSMJ Resource, so you can work with one of the best! DGR has also been named by the Des Moines Register as a Top Workplace since 2018.
DGR Engineering offers a competitive salary and benefits package with the opportunity for advancement and ownership in a challenging and professional work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan w/Company Match
- Employee Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
DGR Engineering's Water Services Department specializes in the design of wells, water treatment, pumping, storage, and distribution systems for rural water systems and municipalities throughout the region.
Typical projects involve studies and cost estimates for improvement or expansion of existing rural or municipal water systems followed by the design, bidding, and construction administration of the facilities that are part of the project.
Qualifications
DGR Engineering is expanding, and we are looking for a self motivated candidate to help launch our newly opened office in Belle Fourche, SD. We are seeking a Civil Engineering graduate (MS preferred) with an emphasis in water supply, treatment, pumping, storage and distribution system design experience. The successful candidate must have a PE license with the ability to become licensed in South Dakota, or have successfully complete the FE exam.
Typical work assignments involve design, plan preparation, construction administration, and construction observation.
- Knowledge of Excel and AutoCAD computer design software is desired.
- Experience with water distribution system modeling software and GIS software would be a plus.
- Previous experience with rural water system design and construction is preferred.
- Previous project management and client management would be a plus.
- Communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of clients are important.
DGR Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). DGR Engineering complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
