Water/Wastewater in Fort Smith

Date Posted: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Company

A well-established and reputable engineering firm is actively seeking a Water / Wastewater Engineer to join their growing team. With a strong commitment to technical excellence and client satisfaction, they are looking for a skilled engineer with experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative environment where innovation, growth, and leadership are highly valued.

Position Overview

As a Water / Wastewater Engineer, you will oversee the planning, design, and management of infrastructure projects related to water treatment, wastewater treatment, hydraulic systems, and pipeline design. You will play a key role in supporting project delivery from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering tasks using standard techniques and judgment to develop project designs.
  • Oversee data collection, analysis, and the development of detailed design reports.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, design drawings, and visual aids using Autodesk Civil 3D and related software.
  • Liaise with equipment suppliers, vendors, and clients.
  • Prepare technical specifications, forms of tender, and cost estimates.
  • Provide contract administration support during project construction.
  • Lead and mentor junior team members as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
  • 4+ years of experience in water, wastewater, or hydraulic infrastructure projects.
  • Proficiency in engineering software such as Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic analysis tools.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of direct experience in water/wastewater systems design or treatment facilities.
  • Familiarity with process modeling software and project management concepts.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Why Join?

  • Competitive salary and full benefits package (401k, medical, dental, life, disability).
  • A culture that encourages leadership, innovation, and professional growth.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful and industry-leading infrastructure projects.

Apply today! Contact Ashley Eichhorn at ashley.eichhorn@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.