What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager/Licensed Project Engineer position at Southwest Engineers, Inc.?
Job Title
Location: Gonzales, Buda, Bastrop, or Round Rock, TX with hybrid work option.
This is an exempt role from minimum wage and overtime requirements.
About the Role
As a member of our team, you will develop solutions for water authorities, municipalities, districts, and private clients addressing civil infrastructure, municipal and industrial water/wastewater treatment needs.
Work sectors may include water and wastewater systems and treatment, preliminary engineering studies, and infrastructure improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare proposals, budgets, and client agreements.
- Lead and oversee design and technical aspects of projects including detailed engineering design and calculations, report writing, permitting, and presentations to clients.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials, and community leaders.
- Coordinate and monitor project tasks, budgets, and schedules.
- Prepare creation reports and bond applications for municipal utility districts.
- Attend monthly board meetings for municipalities or water districts.
- Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored/filed appropriately.
- Report project hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil Engineering from an A.B.E.T.-accredited school.
- B.S. in Environmental Engineering also considered.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Texas (or currently transferring their license to Texas).
- Five years of experience managing substantial hydrology, hydraulics, and general water resources/wastewater projects from conception to completion.
- Extensive knowledge of design for water/wastewater infrastructure, especially water wells, water plants, wastewater treatment plants, and lift stations.
- Working knowledge of computer-assisted engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, Civil-3D, KYPIPE, Pond Pack, etc.
- Ability to supplement designs, calculations, and drawings supporting client's overall project goals.
- Basic computer software skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Adobe Acrobat or PDF Exchange.
