Engineering Technician - Water + Environment Market

Gresham Smith’s water experts navigate changing regulations, aging infrastructure and emerging technologies to address clients’ present-day challenges while providing resiliency and flexibility for the future. From maintaining clean drinking water and treating wastewater to managing stormwater, we invite you to join us in designing solutions that improve essential infrastructure to keep communities healthy and thriving.

Our Nashville office has an opening for an ambitious, entry-level engineer with some experience to work on projects related to water, wastewater, stormwater/conveyance, and treatment projects. Our team of project professionals will provide you with support and flexibility, allowing you to produce high-quality work while maintaining a work-life balance. Our projects are engaging, challenging, and have a significant impact on the communities we serve. Come join us!

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with project managers, project engineers, and other team members for planning and design on projects related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater including collection systems, pumping and treatment systems, environmental compliance, permitting, water/wastewater utilities, and stormwater management.
• Execute mathematical procedures and compile technical notes, summaries, illustrations, guidelines, cost estimates, specifications, and various contract documents.
• Conduct field work as necessary for assigned projects. 
• Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate to the project.
• Build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Work independently on multiple tasks without immediate and constant supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or other related field required.
• 0-4 years of experience working on a variety of projects related to water, wastewater, stormwater, planning, design, or construction.
• Current EIT certification or the ability to obtain your EIT within 6 months of start date is required.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, REVIT, and hydraulic/stormwater/process modeling software is preferred.
• Experience with database management tools for data tracking and reporting preferred.
• Operate a personal vehicle to commute to job sites and to access work areas on site.
• Climb stairs or ladders to access structures for visual inspection and the ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds.
• The ideal candidate is a motivated individual who consistently strives for excellence and quality. They possess an exceptional eye for detail, a positive mindset, and an eagerness for continual learning and development.

Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. 

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