With offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Clark Dietz, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We are recognized leaders in transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical and construction engineering. We succeed Together and believe that an inclusive workplace builds stronger teams and better solutions for our clients and communities. Our culture promotes innovation, and professional growth through collaboration, mentoring and Communities of Practice.
Position Overview
We currently have an opportunity for a senior level civil engineer to join our Kenosha, WI office as Team Leader for our Civil & Environmental practice. This position is responsible for managing and developing a team that serves municipal and county clients with planning, design and construction services associated with a variety of civil/environmental and municipal tasks. This includes water distribution, storage and treatment systems, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater management, sewer conveyance systems, municipal public works operations, and all related infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and project management for multi-discipline public sector engineering projects and is accountable for team project performance and deliverables.
- Serves as a trusted advisor for communities and clients in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois to assist with planning, funding and development of local water & sewer system improvements, municipal public works functions, and overall municipal consulting.
- Leads or collaborates on project pursuits with BD staff or other areas and develops relationships with existing clients and prospects.
- Leads or assists with scope, schedule and fee negotiations and any contract amendments as needed.
- Develops high level design criteria for projects and assigns tasks to other staff.
- Provides guidance and oversight for technical issues and ensures QC/QA processes are implemented and followed for all team projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other technical Team Leaders and discipline experts in the company for project quality assistance, as needed.
- Actively supports the development of all team members and works to sustain and grow the team’s technical capabilities.
- Assists the Area Manager with billing, monitoring project performance, workload forecasting, staff utilization, and other administrative tasks.
- Active involvement with local government, economic development, and technical organizations within the market area.
- Stays up to date with technological innovations and regulatory changes that impact municipalities and the civil/environmental field.
- In-office presence with team members at least three days per week (or more, as needed)
- Other duties as assigned.
- B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and IL or WI PE license are required.
- 15+ years of experience leading Civil/Environmental engineering projects with 5+ years of project management.
- Progressive consulting experience in the planning, design and construction of storm water, wastewater, and combined sewer collection, pumping and treatment systems.
- Experience with treatment plant process design and/or wet weather (CSO/SSO) evaluation is a plus.
- Demonstrated project management experience including development of scope, schedule, and budget with accountability for project financial performance.
- Experience building relationships and developing projects with clients in the Wisconsin and Illinois public sector market (municipal and county).
- Experience assisting clients with program funding options (user fees, grants, SRF loans process, etc.)
- Familiar with the capabilities of various CAD and modeling software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, XP-SWMM, Biowin and Visio is desirable. Experience with Deltek VantagePoint is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to conduct effective client presentations and prepare written reports.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other team members from different offices, disciplines, and regions.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to client and project sites as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary + hiring bonus + annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
- Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
- Support for licensure, education, and career development.
- Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.
To learn more about our firm, visit www.clarkdietz.com
Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
