Employment

Posted Date: 4/22/2022

Structural Engineer

Who we are:
Celebrating 39 years’ of providing full service engineering expertise, Harwood Engineering continues to revel in its multi-disciplinary engineering talents and provide superior service throughout all phases of building and site construction. We offer structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and telecommunication engineering solutions; and due to our continued growth, we have an opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our team.

What you’ll do:

• Knowledge and understanding of project development and design process including design involving steel, composite design, reinforced concrete, precast concrete, post tensioned concrete, masonry, timber, light gauge framing, shallow and deep foundations.
• Produce contract documents conforming to applicable building codes with guidance and supervision.
• Basic design and layout of structural engineering drawings for assigned projects including the preparation of plans, schedules and details.
• Prepare structural calculations.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with project team of designers and engineers to follow through with tasks and recommend solutions for completing design tasks.
• Visit job sites to verify existing conditions.

Who you are:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• 5-7 years’ experience in structural design.
• PE preferred, or EIT and working towards professional engineering license.
• Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiar with building codes, zoning regulations and approval process.Must be comfortable working independently and also in a team-oriented environment, with multiple projects and varied deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to draft correspondence, reports and communicate effectively with project team members.

We provide a comprehensive benefits program which reflects our healthy attitude towards a positive work/life balance, along with an energetic culture and incredible work environment. Submit your resume and compensation requirement to traci.mortensen@hecl.com Visit our website at www.hecl.com

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Posted Date: 4/22/2022

Civil Engineer

Who we are:
Celebrating 39 years’ of providing full service engineering expertise, Harwood Engineering continues to revel in its multi-disciplinary engineering talents and provide superior service throughout all phases of building and site construction. We offer structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and telecommunication engineering solutions; and due to our continued growth, we have and due to continued growth, we have an opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer to join our team and assist in a wide variety of site development design projects.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the design of site layout, grading, storm water management, drainage, utilities and erosion control.
• Utilize engineering experience to solve issues related to existing or proposed infrastructure.
• Project design, planning, QC review, and budget tracking.
• Coordinate with and work with Municipalities and other approval bodies.
• Preparation of documents, drawings and reports from concept design through advanced technical design documentation (construction documents)
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with project team of designers and engineers to follow through with tasks and recommend solutions for completing design tasks.
• Recommend ways to improve process, quality, and coordination efforts.
• Visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Work under the advisement of a senior project engineer to support design efforts.

Who you are:

• Working towards professional licensure.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in land development design with experience in site development, grading, drainage, storm water management, and permitting.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills to draft correspondence/reports and communicate effectively with project team members.

We provide a comprehensive benefits program which reflects our healthy attitude towards a positive work/life balance, along with an energetic culture and incredible work environment. Submit your resume and compensation requirement to traci.mortensen@hecl.com Visit our website at www.hecl.com

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Posted Date: 4/7/2022

Two openings: Civil Engineer and Project Engineer

raSmith is a multi-disciplinary consulting civil and structural engineering and land surveying firm. Our public and private clients come to us for creative and effective solutions for their projects.

At raSmith, our culture is focused on client service, quality and innovation. We strongly believe in work/life balance and employee development. These attributes and our family friendly atmosphere have led us to receive numerous awards for both innovative projects as well as local and national recognition as a Top Employer.

We have two openings including a Civil Engineer and Project Engineer within our Site Design division based in our Brookfield, WI offices. The Site Design groups work in teams to assist in the site civil design aspects of preparing land for development or redevelopment in commercial/retail, educational, health care, industrial, institutional, residential and other markets across the US.

Civil Engineer: prepare site civil development plans using Civil 3D and a variety of other engineering software.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design site and paving plans, grading plans, erosion control plans, watermain plans, storm sewer plans, and sanitary sewer plans
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and preparing stormwater management plans
• Complete research and permitting processes for sites.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in land development design and civil engineering with experience in site development, grading, drainage, storm water management design and permitting
• Experience in water distribution and sewer collection systems design, parking lots and roads, erosion and sediment control, from initial project planning through construction phase is preferred.

Project Engineer: Manages the technical site design using Civil 3D and permitting process for projects and planning. Serve as a second point of contact for clients and guide the work of Civil Engineers and Technicians.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Experience is needed in the areas of hydrology, site and paving plans, erosion control and grading plans, and wet utility design/plan preparation including water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer for both public and private systems.
• Prepare permit applications and submittals and researching potential development sites.
• Maintain project compliance with state and local codes, laws ordinances and agency requirements.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, P.E. license (and willingness to obtain licensure in multiple states)
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in land development design and civil engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D software and hydrology and hydraulic software is needed.

You are invited to visit our website at www.rasmith.com to apply, learn more about our firm’s benefits as well as project examples, videos and testimonials.

Posted Date: 3/16/2022

Water Utility Superintendent, Port Washington, WI (12,353). The City seeks a Water Utility Superintendent.

The new Superintendent can expect to:

• Operations of four MGD surface water filtration plants, three elevated storage tanks, 68+ mile distribution system, over 5,000 metered customers.
• Supervises four plant operators and five employees who perform maintenance duties at the plant, pump stations, towers, and distribution system.
• Helps prepare and manage operating and capital budgets ($3.2 million, plus capital spending).
• Work with Street Commissioner and Wastewater Superintendent, reports to Director of Public Works
• Lead the water utility as it undertakes in 2023 a $17 million plant improvement project adding UV treatment, emergency power supply and with other electrical upgrades
• Guide the Water Utility toward compliance with upcoming lead abatement requirements within the distribution system including lead service pipe replacement
• Take on full conversion to an automated radio read system of water meters
• Undertake annually one mile of water-main replacements
• Meet the high standards of service quality that the utility’s customers have come to enjoy assuring that the organization’s culture is focused on responsiveness to the community; and
• Examine staffing levels, workforce deployment and retention issues, and succession planning needs

Qualified candidate will:

• Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree in water science, business, public administration, or civil engineering is a plus.
• Four (4) plus years of progressively responsible positions in municipal public works, utilities or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities, including supervisory experience.
• Obtain a Surface Water Grade 1 and Distribution Grade 1 Operator DNR certifications within six months of employment.
• Obtain a Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B within six months of employment.
• Have a record of responsiveness, problem solving and decisiveness
• Have a desire to work collaboratively with City departments in the delivery of City services
• Possess well-developed skills in effective service delivery, project and time management, creative problem solving and team building
• Have excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills; and
• Ideally have some supervisory experience.

Starting salary: $82,000 +/- DOQ, plus exceptional benefits. Candidates should apply by April 11, to www.GovHRjobs.com to the attention of Lee Szymborski, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA, 630 Dundee Road, #225, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847-380-3240. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Posted Date: 3/4/2022

Village of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin (7,303). The Village seeks a skilled professional to direct and manage the Village’s Public Works Department, including water and sewer utilities. This newly created position will be important addition to the Village’s management team, working cooperatively with the Director of Public Works/Deputy Village Administrator. Cottage Grove is a full-service municipality.

The Deputy Director of Public Works & Utilities is responsible for directing and administering the activities of the Public Works Department. This position involves planning and coordinating the programs and services of the department. The Deputy Director helps prepare and present the operating and capital budgets for public works and both utilities totaling more than $5.3 million (over three funds).

The Deputy Director will be responsible for the supervision of all Public Works & Utilities staff, currently comprised of seven FTEs plus two seasonal employees, including one utility clerk, one foreman, four public works technicians and one utility operations technician. Cottage Grove utilities consist of three community wells, 37 miles each of separate water and sewer mains, and four lift stations; it serves approximately 2,500 residential and commercial customers.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or Civil Engineering is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible positions in municipal public works, utilities or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, abilities, including supervisory experience.
• Ability to obtain Wisconsin DNR operator certifications for water and wastewater utilities within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to obtain a Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B within six months of employment.
• Well developed skills in effective service delivery, project and time management, creative problem solving and team building.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• Have a record of responsiveness, problem solving and decisiveness
• Possess a passion for public service; and
• Have a desire to work collaboratively with Village departments in the delivery of Village services

The Village is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The Village will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

Starting salary: $82,000 +/- DOQ, plus exceptional benefits. Candidates should apply by March 28, 2022 (Open until filled) with resume, cover letter and contact information for three work-related references to www.GovHRjobs.com to the attention of Lee Szymborski, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA, 630 Dundee Road, #225, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847-380-3240. The Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Transportation Engineer – City of Madison Wisconsin

Posted Date: 3/2/2022

Salary: $72,346.82 – $86,947.64 Annually

Closing Date: 4/11/22 11:59 PM

The City of Madison is aggressively pursuing transportation initiatives that increase roadway safety and promote sustainable transportation choices. This journey-level professional engineering position will support these efforts to create a more human centered transportation system. Activities associated with this position include identifying candidate projects, performing preliminary horizontal and vertical design, determining project feasibility, and estimating construction costs. Other work efforts could include preparing engineering studies, researching state of the practice, pursuing grant opportunities, and assisting in transportation improvements prioritization. Duties will include presenting projects and design concepts to committees and in public meetings; and interacting with other City and State agencies to move transportation projects forward. The work is characterized by the exercise of technical and professional judgement. The work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Transportation, and includes extensive interaction with Transportation and Engineering staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional engineering experience in the design and construction of public works projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Certificate of Engineer in Training in the State of Wisconsin upon appointment.

Please apply here: Transportation Engineer

Moline IL – Director of Engineering

Posted Date: 2/18/2022

The City of Moline, IL (population 42,985) is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering Department’s 16-member professional staff and direct the design and construction of major municipal infrastructure and facility projects.

The City of Moline is in Rock Island County, Illinois, and makes up part of the “Quad Cities” along with East Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, and Davenport. Chicago is 175 miles to the east of Moline and Des Moines is 160 miles to the west. Infrastructure, ranked as a priority by residents in the City’s 2022-2024 strategic plan, encompasses water, sewer, street, sidewalk, and transportation projects that will be a primary focus for the Director of Engineering.

The Director of Engineering oversees an annual operating budget of $1.7 million and an average annual capital budget of $17.2 million. As a department head, this position serves as a member of the City’s management team and works in in collaboration with other City departments and government entities to address engineering design needs and ensure the safety of public infrastructure. The Director of Engineering has the discretion to augment the City’s engineering staff by drawing on needed talent from an approved pool of consulting engineering firms.

The salary range for this position is $110,455 – $154,637. The anticipated starting salary is $132,546 +/- DOQ/E. The City provides health insurance benefits and participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, which includes pension, short-term disability, and permanent disability programs.

The Director of Engineering position requires a bachelor’s degree and seven years progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, including at least three years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The successful candidate must be licensed as a professional engineer (PE) in the State of Illinois or able to obtain such licensure in a reasonable period of time.

Qualified candidates please submit your cover letter and resume online by visiting our website at:

https://bakertilly.recruitmenthome.com/postings/3293

This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than Monday, March 14, 2022. For more information, please contact Sharon Klumpp at sharon.klumpp@bakertilly.com or by calling 651-223-3053 or Anne Lewis at anne.lewis@bakertilly.com or by calling 703-723-8214. EOE.

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