Civil Engineer

Salas O'Brien

The Role

Overview

Design industrial wastewater systems and civil engineering projects for various facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • spec development
  • site grading
  • civil calculations
  • technical assessment
  • project lead
  • client communication

Tasks

-Stay abreast of new design and analysis technologies and building materials through continuing education activities. -Develop specification documents -Maintain appropriate contact with our existing clients so that they think of our firm when services are needed. -Communicate your design recommendations to our clients, project team, construction contractors, and vendors in presentations, meetings, via email and phone as necessary. -Site grading and volume calculations -Provide timely services that meet the needs of the clients and the overall project schedule requirements. -Provide the technical assessment of potential project opportunities to aid in project go/no-go decisions. -Perform Civil design calculations following office standards. -Lead and oversee the work of other engineers and designers as a Project Design Lead or a Project Manager to develop project deliverables. -Lifting/carrying: Carrying light loads related to field measurement equipment, and equipment cases weighing 15 lbs. or less. -Work alone on projects or work on a project team with other technical staff to design and detail new systems that are needed, assuring that the work is accurate and coordinated and that the quality assurance measures have been followed. -Lead the pursuit of projects for new and existing clients by meeting with them to discuss the projects, conducting presentations, and writing proposals. -Listen to our clients’ needs and independently provide value to them by evaluating options based upon the client’s needs and desires, first cost, and life cycle cost.

Requirements

  • pe license
  • civil 3d
  • bs civil
  • 6+ years
  • wastewater modeling
  • design support

What You Bring

-A Professional Engineering license is preferred. -Have working knowledge of Civil analysis and design software (specifically Civil 3D preferred). -Visual Acuity: Ability to discern single line and 3-dimensional computer images representing objects being designed or drafted. -Secondary Civil Engineering design support -Applicants should have a minimum of a BS in Civil Engineering and 6+ years of experience in the design of industrial wastewater systems. -Dexterity: Ability to type using a keyboard with relative efficiency, ability to make handwritten notes and sketches indoors and outdoors at industrial plant and construction sites at any time of the year. -Breathing: Ability to work while wearing a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus. -Have a working knowledge of wastewater treatment design, modeling, and simulation software. -Physical exertion: Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plants and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break. -Hearing: Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. -Walking/Climbing: Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.

Benefits

-Power Generation Facilities -Office Facilities -Municipal Facilities

The Company

About Salas O'Brien

-Firm has grown through strategic mergers and innovation in engineering and technical consulting. -Excels in designing built environments through MEP, structural, civil—and in energy via renewables, decarbonization, and resiliency. -Stacks process design and integration expertise to serve pharmaceutical, food & beverage, utilities, and industrial clients. -Offers advanced solutions including litigation support, digital twins, envelope testing, and automation controls. -Work spans commercial, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, campuses, critical environments, and large infrastructure projects. -Impacted nearly a billion square feet of building space annually and prides itself on seamless delivery—one design, one team.

Sector Specialisms

Process & Manufacturing

Civil

Aviation & Transportation

Building Science

District Systems

Decarbonization & Geothermal

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection

Structural

Environmental Noise Control

Building Envelope Consulting and Testing

Pharmaceuticals

Occupational Safety Services

Forensic Consulting Services

Packaging Systems

Digital & Automation

Balance of Plant