Project Engineer jobs in Dickinson, ND

Overview

ABOUT BARTLETT & WEST: Bartlett & West is an engineering, technology and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.

Position Summary:

This entry-level position will assist in designing civil engineering projects focusing on rural/regional systems, and municipal water systems. This position has a focus in potable water projects. Project work will involve: Pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage, municipal or regional water supply systems, and hydraulic modeling.

Veterans encouraged to apply.    

Responsibilities

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develops plans and specifications for water projects.
• Will focus on pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage tanks, municipal or regional water supply systems, pump stations, and hydraulic modeling.
• Performs environmental studies and writes technical reports.
• May assist with proposal preparations and fee development.
• Utilizes AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, in-house water distribution design model to design and analyze projects.
• Interacts with vendors in selection of equipment (pumps, pipe materials, valves, treatment equipment, storage tanks, SCADA systems, and metering equipment).
• Performs evaluations of sites, alternate solutions, costs and other considerations for client needs.
• Manages engineering work and interfaces with other disciplines as needed.
• Typically handles multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Visits clients and job sites as needed to support project(s) and business development needs, including evening meetings.
• Serves as consultant on projects during construction phase.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project needs
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Knowledge of pipeline distribution systems, elevated/ground storage tanks, municipal and regional water supply systems, irrigation and water diversion systems, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and/or water collection systems
• Credibility
• Accountability in work performance
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to achieve business results
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain amount of detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, Water/Sewer GEMS, InfoWater, ArcGIS and water modeling software
• Ability to embrace new technology and processes including learning other software programs as needed (Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision accounting and project planning software, Client Relationship Management software, etc.)
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership
• Good time management skills with ability to handle complex deadline driven workload
• Ability to work independently and within a team successfully

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required.

Experience:

0-3 years engineering experience in potable water systems. Knowledge/experience of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and water modeling software strongly preferred.

Travel Expectations:

Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion, which usually would consist of visiting other office locations, project sites, attending seminars or business meetings.  Travel is 10% - 20% of the time depending on projects.  Certain positions will require more travel.  Travel expectations will be communicated through the employee-owner’s manager, and for newly open positions, travel expectations will be reflected in the job posting announcement.  Driver’s license with clean driving record required. 

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

An offer is contingent upon successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen. Drug screen will need to complete within 48 hours of being contacted. 

Nearly all positions at Bartlett & West can require employee-owners to operate a motor vehicle on public roads in the course of their duties.  Accordingly, all employees may be required to have acceptable driving records and to provide an authorization to the Company to periodically obtain MVR reports”.      

Bartlett & West partners with businesses and communities to build smarter, stronger, more connected infrastructure. From railroad GIS to industrial parks and city planning, we provide innovative technology and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for creative problem solving, we engineer better tomorrows.

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.