Water Design Engineer

Position: Water- Design Engineer- GBA

Location: Omaha, NE

Water – Design Engineer – Omaha, Nebraska

GBA, a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm, has a career opportunity in our Water Environment Group located in Omaha, NE. GBA provides comprehensive services including field data collection, master planning, asset management, design, and construction management services. We are looking for a design engineer for our growing drinking water systems group. The ideal candidate should have significant design experience and needs to be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment, while working in the best interests of our clients.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a consulting environment with a proven ability to design components in drinking water supply, treatment, and/or distribution systems. The role will suit a self-motivated individual who is aspiring to take a lead role in preparing studies and design documents along with training other staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and report preparation for drinking water system design and master planning projects
• Perform the design of projects for both rehabilitation and new construction, and provide quality control reviews
• Be a detailed person with good communication skills
• Prepare calculations, design drawings, and specifications for drinking water system projects
• Review existing reports and studies for information related to studies and design projects
• Prepare written studies and project design technical reports
• Coach and mentor staff
• Assist in project pursuits and proposal preparation
• Develop scope and fee proposals for potential projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering degree
• 5 years of experience in water distribution system design, or similar experience
• Professional Engineering certification in the State of Nebraska or the ability to obtain them within six months of employment
• Possess effective communication skills both written and oral
• Must be able to work effectively both on a team and individually
• Candidate must be adept at working on fast-paced projects

Travel: Some overnight travel may be necessary for this position. Some occasional local day travel will be required.

It’s More Than Just a Job…

At GBA, we are not your average engineering firm. We are about innovative and intelligent people who want to solve problems. We’re known for our technical excellence, but we bring so much more to the table. We strive to create remarkable solutions for a higher quality of life. And we are changing the industry by integrating the design and construction process with use of new technology.

Our people are intelligent, tenacious, and committed to creating high quality, imaginative projects. We’ve created an environment where we celebrate our team’s eagerness to learn and grow. From birthdays and BBQs to protecting the environment and helping families in need, GBA employees celebrate and support one another and the communities where we live, work and play. Joining our team means you’ll have rewarding opportunities that challenge and inspire you.