Civil Water

2 weeks ago


Des Moines, United States Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEH

We are currently searching for a talented Civil or Environmental Engineer III to join and grow with our Water / Wastewater Engineering team This position is open to candidates in the Des Moines, IA metro area.

When you join SEH’s Water / Wastewater Engineering Team, you’re making an impact from source to tap, preserving and renewing our most precious resource -- water. You’ll be amongst a group of award-winning engineers who design facilities to meet the capacity of our communities and keep our lakes, rivers and waters clean. Our water / wastewater experts blend leading-edge technology with trusted solutions to maximize treatment performance and capacity. It is forward-thinking solutions that lead to being well recognized in the industry for their work and its positive impact throughout our communities.

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

  • "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox" – GIS Analyst
  • "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
  • "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying" – Sr Financial Analyst
  • "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning" – Civil Engineer
  • "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

  • Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
  • Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
  • Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
  • Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
  • Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
  • Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

  • Join our drinking water and wastewater infrastructure team to support the planning, design, and construction of water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping, distribution, storage or conveyance projects
  • Develop creative solutions to complex water and wastewater treatment and conveyance challenges, working closely with our team of engineers, designers and other professionals
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver innovative project solutions
  • Build and strengthen client relationships in collaboration with experienced project managers

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Experience managing multi-discipline infrastructure projects
  • Experience in the design and construction of municipal, state, federal, or industrial drinking water or wastewater treatment projects
  • Knowledge of water / wastewater treatment systems, equipment, and regulations
  • Residence in Des Moines, IA metro area

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Four (4) years of experience designing and/or managing wastewater treatment or conveyance projects
  • Four (4) years of experience designing and/or managing drinking water projects, including treatment, wells and pumphouses, storage facilities, booster stations, and distribution systems
  • Knowledge of regional water and wastewater issues and familiarity with the municipal government client base
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to scope and budget new drinking and wastewater facility projects and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to the range of $85,000 and $110,000 based on skill set and experience.

Check out our full benefits package at, SEH Hiring Journey

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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