Water Engineer II

Merrick & Company is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer with experience in design and construction oversight of water and wastewater infrastructure to join our Water Group in our Colorado Springs, CO office.

Basic office hours are 8:00 am MT to 5:00 pm MT, Monday thru Friday and is a hybrid schedule. Occasional overtime could be needed with short notice. This position may also require some minimal travel.

Typical salary range for this position is $88,000.00 - $108,000.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Perform assignments in the analysis and design of water and wastewater systems.
• Prepare and review working drawings, details, layouts, cost estimates, studies, reports and work products.
• Position also involves providing construction support and oversight including administration and limited inspection, document review of designs by others for conformance of design standards and support to municipal water and sewer operations and maintenance.
• Must be capable of performing independent design tasks, reviewing the designs of others, preparing bid documents including drawings and specifications, and organizing all drawings, reports, calculations, and associated project deliverables, after receiving initial instructions from project manager, while receiving limited supervision.
• Must become knowledgeable of Merrick procedures, understand them and be able to apply them when required.
• Candidate must be capable of making sound engineering decisions, exercise initiative, judgment and knowledge commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• The successful candidate must possess good interpersonal skills to effectively interface with clients and Local, State, and Federal government agencies and be capable to lead project progress meetings, make project presentations, and provide clear written communications.
• Additional duties may involve project management for projects.
• Some travel may be required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an A.B.E.T. Accredited School.
• Four (4) years - eight (8) years of experience in the design and construction oversight of water and/or wastewater systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Master's degree preferred.

• A Colorado Water Distribution System Operator license and/or a Colorado Wastewater Collections System Operator license.

• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with any of the following:
  • Water/Sanitary Sewer modeling
  • BioWin Modeling
  • GIS Systems and Programs
  • Water and wastewater systems
• Public works design experience with local, State and Federal governments is a plus.
• Local candidates preferred

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.