Senior Engineer I-III- Water Resources

As a Senior Engineer I/II/III, you will have the chance to lead complex projects, make critical decisions, and engage directly with high-level clients and stakeholders. You will be responsible for overseeing project profitability, managing client relationships, and driving project success from inception to completion. Your role will go beyond project management to include strategic leadership and business development, directly shaping the future of SMA’s projects and client base.

• Client & Stakeholder Management: Foster and maintain strong client relationships, serve as the primary contact for high-profile clients, and guide marketing strategies to win new business.
• Team Leadership & Development: Cultivated high-performing teams through targeted mentorship of junior engineers and strategic project management, resulting in consistently on-time and within-budget project delivery.
• Leadership in Design & Project Direction: Lead complex projects, overseeing design, planning, and execution. Act as the principal contact for clients, ensuring the highest level of satisfaction.
• Innovation in Engineering Solutions: Utilize your expertise to design and implement cutting-edge solutions while staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Financial Oversight: Prepare and monitor project budgets, taking full responsibility for the profitability and financial health of assigned projects.
• Strategic Business Growth: Contribute to business development efforts, identifying opportunities for growth within existing client bases and new markets.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Join our Water/Wastewater Engineering department in Las Cruces, NM, as a Senior Engineer I/II/III, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex infrastructure projects. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a proven track record, a commitment to technical excellence, and the ambition to advance their career through high-impact, challenging assignments.

• Proven ability to mentor and develop teams, with a strong passion for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License (New Mexico preferred) or the ability to obtain licensure.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater engineering, with demonstrated expertise in leading and delivering complex projects.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass the drug tests.
• A deep understanding of project management, client relations, and strategic business development.

As a senior-level team member at SMA, you will have the opportunity to not only contribute to high-profile projects but also to shape the direction of our organization. Here, your experience will be valued, your leadership will be elevated, and your expertise will inspire future generations of engineers and professionals.

We are experiencing tremendous growth and are seeking passionate team members who are ready to make an impact! As an employee-owned company, we prioritize enhancing the lives of our clients, communities, and employees. Your role here directly contributes to the quality of service we deliver. You'll have opportunities to grow your skills and work with others in a collaborative environment. Most of our work involves helping smaller, rural communities, including many tribal clients, overcome a myriad of challenges to deliver safe drinking water. The projects are rewarding, unique, and challenging.

• Salary Range: $93,000 to $115,000 per year.
• Paid Time Off & Wellness Programs: Generous PTO, flexible work schedules, wellness initiatives, and more.
• Ownership & Impact: Experience the unique advantage of employee ownership, where your contributions directly shape our company's future.
• Professional Growth: Tuition/Student Loan reimbursement program, professional dues, and opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, and more.
• Growth & Development: We invest in your professional growth, providing opportunities to expand your skills and collaborate with a dynamic team.