P5 Project Engineer

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.



*This project will be working on-site in Chattanooga, TN!

Responsibilities:


* Observe and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports.


* Typical duties include observation of daily construction work including earthwork, erosion control, reinforced concrete, underground piping both process and plumbing, above-ground process and plumbing as well as mechanical and electrical equipment installation and start-up.


* Interpret project drawings, observe construction work in progress, and check compliance with specifications, contract drawings, and approved submittals/shop drawings.


* Refer deviations from plans and specifications to management.


* You may also take part in reviewing submittals, assisting with requests for information (RFI's), and other related activities.


* General knowledge of construction techniques, design, and shop drawing comprehension of moderate complexity is required.


* The ability to learn on the job through observation of others and asking questions is acceptable.


* Familiarity with the use of a computer and general software for reporting.


* Facilitate and lead project meetings while documenting for project team.


* Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contracted personnel.


* Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems.


* Review contractor's schedule and provide comments.


* Review and answer minor submittals and RFI's while obtaining subject matter expert reviews on others as necessary.


* Understand project site logistics, specifications, geotechnical report, drawings, environmental studies, Erosion & Sedimentation Control plans, building codes, and licensing requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:


* B.S.

or M.S.

in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or like degree with relevant experience is required.


* 5-8 years experience in environmental/water resources engineering consulting for local government/municipal or industrial clients.


* P.E.

licensure is required.


* Experience in water/wastewater facilities construction, including earthwork and grading, erosion prevention and sediment control, roadways and driveways, cast-in-place (CIP) and precast concrete, mechanical and electrical equipment installation (i.e.

pumps, motors, generators), buried sanitary sewer piping, and masonry building construction.


* Licenses/Registrations/Certifications are encouraged, and applicants may be required to participate in certification and training cour...