Stormwater and Business Development EngineerAQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource…water.The Stormwater and Business Development Engineer reports directly to the VP, Engineering Services. The VP is available for advising, training, brainstorming on projects, and assistance with anything outside of projects. The VP will assign projects but the Stormwater and Business Development Engineer is responsible for managing each project, delegating work to Project Engineers or Interns as appropriate, and ensuring all deliverables are checked for quality and approved by the EVP by EOB.
The Stormwater and Business Development Engineer is expected to assist with the development of project proposals as requested by the VP. As part of the proposal writing process, the Stormwater and Business Development Engineer will identify and project tasks and estimate the hours needed to complete these tasks. They will write a detailed project scope for inclusion in the proposal. When managing projects the Stormwater and Business Development Engineer is responsible for managing the tasks of the project, the people of the project, and the overall communication between employees, Clients, and the VP, Engineering Services.Essential Job Functions:Become familiar with each project's background, location, existing issues or project politicsProvide mentorship on hydraulic modeling to existing staff and help grow team's capacity in that project areaIdentify the right staff for each part of the project and assign tasksPerform design and engineering tasks for the projectSet or abide by milestone dates for project tasks that meet the deadline provided for in the scopeProvide project updates both internal and externalUpdate the project budget for monthly invoicingEvaluate the status of each project vs.
the work completedAdvise Project Manager of any evidence of budget slips, scope creep, or schedule issuesMaintain project change and issue logsBusiness Development – not to exceed 25% of the role – responsible for assisting the VP and other staff with:Prospect for new clients and projectsPrepare proposalsPrepare and perform presentations for new clientsAssist to develop or refine the marketing plan and strategiesAssist in social networking, public outreach, and other efforts as requestedOther responsibilities:Follow through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of commandDemonstrate the mission, vision, and core values of the organization through conduct, behavior, actions and wordsMaintain positive working relationships and foster cooperative work environmentDisplay honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departmentsPerform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties in this job classificationPosition Requirements:Job Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering degree8+ years of project management and engineering experienceP.E. LicenseEngineering Knowledge:Drainage Systems Design and AnalysisWater Quality DevicesSite DesignDetention PondsHydraulic AnalysisFDM Design StandardsWisDOT PS&E ProcessesSoft Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skillsSelf-motivated and organizedSoftware Packages:Microsoft Office SuiteAutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicrostationSLAMM/RecargaHydroCAD, Bentley StormCAD, Inroads, or other hydrologic modeling softwareHEC-RAS, HSPF, or other hydraulic modeling softwareSWMM engine (EPA, PC, etc.)GIS and Other software as it becomes available or necessaryLocation: Milwaukee, WICategory: EngineeringFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeExempt/Non-Exempt: ExemptNumber of Openings: 1Base Compensation Min: $80,000 per yearBase Compensation Max: $95,000 per yearOn Target EarningsEOE Statement: AQUALIS Stormwater Management is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and inequality. We recruit, employ, train, promote and compensate our personnel without regard to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, disability, genetic information or any other personal characteristic protected by law. AQUALIS also offers protection based on sexual orientation against discrimination, harassment or inequality.
We value each and every employee and strive to make employment at AQUALIS enjoyable and satisfying. As part of our commitment, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination toward employees, applicants, vendors, customers or visitors of AQUALIS. Everyone should be treated equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information or any other class protected under state law.