Water/Sanitary Utility Engineer

2 weeks ago

Des Moines Iowa Cedar Rapids Iowa, United States Foth Full time
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 30 locations are dedicated to solving our clients' toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.
Join Our Team as a Water/Sanitary Utility Engineer Are you ready to make a significant impact on the future of municipal and utility systems? Foth is on the lookout for a self-driven and team focused Water/Sanitary Utility Engineer to support innovative projects that enhance community infrastructure. The position can be based out of our Iowa office locations in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Perform technical engineering discipline lead for water transmission, distribution, sanitary sewer collection, wastewater conveyance, and/or water system project designs and system analysis
  • Provide technical consultation to municipal clients on their sanitary sewer system management, watershed planning, capital improvement plans, green infrastructure, pumping stations, and best management practices
  • Develop water and wastewater system reports and community-wide master plans.
  • Participate in capital improvement plans for growing Midwest communities.
  • Lead a hydraulic analysis team for pressure pipe modeling, transient analysis, pump station analysis, and gravity sewer modeling.
  • Prepare design plans, specifications, and bid documents for water and wastewater systems.
  • Provide construction support services, including shop drawings, pay estimates, progress meetings, and construction services.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License.
  • 3+ years of experience in utility system analysis, sanitary sewer collection, drinking water systems, and /or wastewater conveyance municipal infrastructure improvements. Technical report writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in municipal engineering, wastewater, sanitary sewer, and/or municipal projects as a technical producer, project manager, and/or client contact.
  • Experience with sanitary and drinking water master planning and modeling software (e.g., SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, XPSWMM, ArcGIS).
  • Experience with software such as ESRI ArcGIS, Bentley MicroStation OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil3D.
Why Foth:  Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned. Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate. Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development. 
Join our team and experience the Foth difference Learn more at     All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.   Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.   We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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