Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

Our Infrastructure Solutions business focuses on working with public agencies to solve challenges with our built infrastructure, improving the quality of life for all by helping people safely and efficiently travel, delivering clean water, and protecting public health. We partner alongside clients in all project phases, from planning through construction, on building roads, airports and water systems. Our focus is on the people we serve, and their success is our inspiration.

If you are a team-focused individual with a passion for innovation and a drive for delivering results, our Lead Drinking Water Engineer position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in discipline development and the design of diverse civil engineering projects.

In today's world, communities are grappling with challenges related to growth, safety, and aging infrastructure. As a vital member of the Foth Infrastructure Water team, you will play a crucial role in helping clients address these challenges by devising innovative water solutions, preserving infrastructure integrity, and safeguarding public health and natural resources. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering effective solutions that facilitate affordable growth and sustainable development in our communities.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the technical engineering design and development of projects related to drinking water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution.
Prepare comprehensive design plans, specifications, and bid documents for various water system construction projects, encompassing water wells, treatment plants, storage facilities, booster stations, and other distribution infrastructure.
Develop detailed technical reports pertaining to drinking water for submission to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Establish, implement, and continuously enhance discipline-specific standard work procedures, training programs, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) systems.
Collaborate with the Water Technical Competency Leader to shape the technical vision and strategic direction for the drinking water discipline.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in municipal drinking water engineering within the engineering consulting industry.
Professional Engineer (PE) License, with the ability to obtain licensure in Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota within 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of progressive experience leading technical teams and directly engaging with clients, with a strong track record in hands-on engineering activities, including design, report generation, and feasibility studies for water resources projects.
Proficiency in relevant software for water system modeling.

Join us at Foth's Water and Wastewater Services and be part of a team committed to making a positive difference in communities through innovative engineering solutions and sustainable practices. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey as a Lead Drinking Water Engineer.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.

About Foth

Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.

Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.

Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.

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