Staff Engineer V - Water Resources

Souder, Miller and Associates is recruiting for a Staff Engineer V for our Water Resources Department. The position is located in our Farmington, NM office. Staff Engineer V will assist with projects by performing the duties related to the successful completion and delivery of a project. Assignments typically include a mixture of field and office duties, working on teams and independently. New and varied assignments may be made frequently, requiring flexibility in travel, self-directed learning skills, and heightened social interaction. Field assignments can be frequent, and duration can extend beyond one week.

Responsibilities

Acquire and develop basic technical skills; Apply prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks; Perform routine technical work which does not require previous experience; Collect data and gather information or documents; Perform standard computations or analysis; Prepare drawings and visual aids; Perform occasional drafting and/or figure development using technical software as required; Assist in client contact and communication about specific projects; Assist in the development of scopes of work and cost estimates for projects; Attend client meetings and complete field investigations, day or night; Ability to complete overnight travel unassisted, sometimes extending several consecutive nights to more than one week; Assist in the preparation or modification of various types of reports, specifications, plans, subcontractor schedules and permits; Instruct technicians and/or appropriate staff in their duties in support of assigned projects; Direct a variety of field work using subcontractors and/or staff; Serve as onsite project representative and provide construction observation services; May be designated as responsible for onsite health and safety plan administration; Responsible for job-specific quality system tasks as defined in corporate documents; Acquire and understand professional and ethical responsibilities toward co-workers, the corporation, regulatory agencies and clients; Demonstrate increasing levels of efficiency and independence; Recognize and operate within limitations while seeking advice as needed; Develop awareness of potential liabilities associated with the technical aspects of the area of expertise; Adhere to the appropriate document review requirements and understand the need to provide technical solutions that protect the company; Complete and submit expense reports promptly

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering or science; 8-10 years of experience required; In-training certificate or similar, as appropriate; Should actively pursue professional registration and/or certification; Must have a valid driver's license and able to pass drug tests; Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship; Travel up to 50%

Nice to have

Post-graduation preferred

Benefits

Health; Dental; Vision; 401K Retirement Plan; Employee Stock Options (ESOP); Life/ADD/Short Term/Long Term Insurance; ID Theft Protection; Voluntary Insurance; FSA; Dependent Care; Employee wellness program; Employee assistance program; Cell phone reimbursement; Flexible work schedule; Paid Time Off (PTO); Jury Duty Pay; Tuition/Student Loan Reimbursement; Professional dues