Water Resources Project Engineer-Petoskey at Orchard Hiltz & McCliment Inc. in Petoskey, Michigan

Job Description:

Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering, to create better places for people.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward—advancing the whole, today, and well into the future.

What You’ll Contribute to OHM Advisors

As a Project Engineer in the Environmental and Water Resources Group (EWRG), you will support a range of water resources projects across the Midwest. The EWRG is a diverse 40+ person team looking for talented engineers with a passion for water resources. EWRG works on a variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects including modeling of distribution and collection systems, asset management, stream restoration, green infrastructure, and a range of facility designs.

A successful candidate for the Water Resources Project Engineer position is team-oriented, with strong analytical skills. The candidate takes initiative and is willing to stay current with software, regulations, and technology. This position could be either full-time or part-time with flexible working arrangements available.

Your Responsibilities

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  Perform various water resources-related calculations and analyses using a variety of software tools.

  
  


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  Embrace our advanced technology approach that utilizes cloud-based data management and the latest water modeling software. Assist in gathering and evaluating raw data.

  
  


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  Organize information for use in reports, maps, presentations, and other documents Understand funding programs at the state and federal level. 

  
  


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  Understand funding programs at the state and federal levels.

  
  


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   Effectively communicate project goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes to project team, client, and public.

  
  


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   Based on interest, there are opportunities to perform field data collection, supervise construction projects, and design facilities.

  
  


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   Act as a task manager on studies, reports, design, and/or construction of water distribution systems, sewage collection, storage facilities, control vaults, pumping stations, booster stations, water and wastewater treatment, stormwater systems, and green infrastructure.

  
  


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   If interested, opportunities will be available for client interaction and to train and mentor entry-level staff.

  
  


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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  
  

Your Team

As a trusted member of OHM Advisors’ Water Resources Group, you will join a growing, mission-driven team of innovative thinkers who collaborate daily, using our combined gifts and talents to continually advance the communities we serve.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field required.


• The ideal candidate will have at least four years of water resources-related experience State of Michigan Professional Engineer license preferred.


• State of Ohio, Kentucky, and/or Tennessee Professional Engineer license desirable but not required.


• Experience with water, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure analysis, planning, and design.


• Experience working with GIS, AutoCAD, Revit, Matlab, hydrologic, and hydraulic design programs, such as PC/EPA-SWMM, EPA-Net, Infowater, HEC-HMS, or HEC-RAS preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to solve challenging problems


• Self-directed and ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.


• Team-oriented mindset and strong listening and collaboration skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Growth at OHM Advisors

Advancement isn’t just for our clients. We’re committed to moving our team forward, too. At OHM Advisors, you’ll enjoy challenging, meaningful work at a growing company creating innovative solutions for forward-thinking clients. But there’s not just cool work on big projects. You’ll be empowered to create your own career path in a culture that supports your individual professional development goals and encourages your pursuits through continued opportunities for growth. Read about some of our opportunities for career growth and enrichment on our website.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Environmental Engineering or related field


• Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Prof. Engineering License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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