What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Project Engineer - Vermont position at Wright-Pierce?
Wright-Pierce, a multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a licensed Lead Project Engineer to join our Vermont Water group. This position is responsible for the planning, design, and construction administration of drinking water source, distribution, storage, treatment projects in Vermont and throughout greater New England.
*They will work/be located in Burlington, VT while reporting remotely into our New Hampshire-based leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Planning, design, construction administration for drinking water source, distribution, storage and treatment projects.
- Handling hydraulic design for pumps and piping systems.
- Preparation of drawings and specifications for bid.
- Technical delivery of all project requirements and deliverables; ensuring timely communication with internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Production, scheduling and quality control of projects in various stages.
- Writing technical reports, cost proposals and other key communications.
- Teaching/mentoring junior level staff.
Essential Functions
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Committed to continual learning and ongoing professional development
- Effective personal organization and time management skills
- Self-motivated and results-oriented with strong attention to detail
Experience
- 7 years of drinking water engineering projects experience required
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams required
- Proficiency with Bluebeam preferred
Education
- B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Certifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
