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Lead and grow a national Water Automation team, develop business strategies, oversee project delivery, and collaborate across technical and business teams to implement automated control systems for water and industrial clients. | Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field, 15-20 years of progressive technical and leadership experience in automation control systems, strong project management and communication skills, and deep knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and industrial network systems. | Garver is seeking a Water Automation Team Leader to drive the growth of our services supporting municipal utility and private sector clients through automation of control systems for a range of applications, including water supply, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, water reuse, and industrial processes. The Water Automation Practice Area Team is a national resource team that focuses on implementation of automated control systems for municipal, private water, and industrial clients. Team activities include designing control systems, developing PLC programming logic and SCADA HMI graphics screens for automation of control systems, working closely with Garver’s Water Design Center staff to coordinate project requirements, implementing PLC and SCADA HMI applications during commissioning, and troubleshooting technical issues related to instrumentation and automation control systems. The Water Automation Team Leader will be responsible for guiding strategy, building a national resource team, developing internal and external client relationships, and delivering impactful projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence within Garver’s Water Business Line. The Practice Leader will have the following capabilities: • Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver’s Water Automation Practice Area Team. • Collaborate closely with Garver’s regional Water Business Line teams on business development activities within our established footprint and future growth areas. • Collaborate closely with Garver’s Private Sector group on business development activities for private water and industrial clients across the nation. • Partner with Garver’s marketing and business development team to lead pursuit and capture efforts for top-line revenue-generating projects. • Oversee the hiring and growth of a Water Automation team to support execution of the business plan. • Provide leadership for project delivery with a strong focus on risk management and profitability. • Develop and maintain a strong relationship with Garver’s Water Design Center Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) teams. What We’re Looking For: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Control Systems, or related field preferred; Master’s degree or MBA is a plus. • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred. • 5+ years in leadership roles managing multi-site or national teams comprised of in-person and remote team members. • 15–20 years of progressive technical experience in designing automation control system, completing SCADA master plans, designing networks, developing PLC programming logic and SCADA HMI graphic screens, implementing PLC and SCADA HMI applications during system commissioning, troubleshooting technical issues related to instrumentation and automation control systems, leading automation projects, and team mentorship and growth. • Knowledge of industry standards and compliance, including ISA/IEC standards for HMI development, alarm management, and cybersecurity. • Knowledge of Industry 4.0 trends, predictive maintenance, and AI in automation. • Demonstrated ability to grow, manage, and mentor a Water Automation team. • Solid project management background, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, client coordination, and risk management. • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams. • Deep knowledge of the following: • PLC platforms and their respective application development software, such as Allen-Bradley Logix, Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and Studio Designer, Rockwell Automation PlanPAX, Schneider Electric Modicon and SCADAPack, Schneider Electric Ecostruxure Control Expert, Allen-Bradley PanelView, and Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Machine EditionE. • SCADA/HMI systems and their respective application development software, such as Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition, AVEVA Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition, Trihedral VTSCADA, and GE iFIX. • Data historians and databases. • Network infrastructure design, development, and cybersecurity for industrial control systems. • Automation application development and implementation workflows, standards development, and object-oriented programming strategies. • Familiarity with IIOT, data analytics, and cloud integration. • Strong background in application development methodologies for automation projects. • Highly-organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to lead innovation initiatives, including those related to smart water systems, energy optimization, and predictive maintenance. • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook. Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com. Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. #LI-ED1

Manage and execute technical components of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, support planning studies, maintain project schedules and financials, and coordinate with clients and internal teams. | Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, strong communication skills, and preferably EIT registration and experience with hydraulic modeling software. | Careers Water Modeling and Planning Project Engineer (Entry Level) Austin, Texas Garver is seeking an entry level water industry professional to join the Water Infrastructure Modeling, Analytics, and Planning (WI-MAP) Team as a Project Engineer for our developing national resource team specializing in planning and conceptual evaluations for water, wastewater, and reuse infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and execution of the technical components of exciting water industry projects. With an opportunity to join an established engineering consulting firm that is rapidly growing throughout the United States, the successful candidate will help execute water and wastewater infrastructure projects, provide limited support to regional teams with marketing and business development, participate in industry activities and events, and develop their career as part of a growing national resource team. Specifically, responsibilities will include a variety of projects related to one or more of the following categories: • Water distribution systems, including hydraulic modeling, master planning, pumping and storage evaluations, water quality evaluations, and water loss studies; • Wastewater collection systems, including hydraulic modeling, master planning, rainfall-derived infiltration and inflow analyses, and lift station evaluations; • Water supply and integrated master planning, including evaluations of surface water supplies, ground water supplies, reuse, and water rights; • Water distribution and wastewater collection system asset management, including condition assessment, sanitary sewer evaluation studies, and capital planning; • Conveyance systems, including wire-to-water analysis, pumping optimization, transient analysis, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and management of physical modeling projects. Responsibilities will vary in relative volume, and change over time, but will generally include: • Project Execution • Support conceptual planning studies as a Project Engineer • Efficiently execute workload to maintain project schedule and project financials • Consistently produce high-quality work products • Support development of materials for client workshops and present, as necessary, in client workshops • Communicate effectively with other WI-MAP staff at different office locations • Coordinate with regional team client service managers and project managers • Coordinate with Water Design Center personnel through design phases of projects Qualified candidates must be capable of performing the following routine functions: • Display technical competency of water / wastewater engineering and civil engineering commensurate with experience level in the profession • Contribute to multiple projects concurrently • Be responsible for time management and work product quality • Complete assigned scope items within the allotted budget and schedule • Conduct written and oral project reporting for project managers, regional team client service managers, the WI-MAP team leader, and clients, as necessary. Reporting will include project status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc. • Contribute to preparation and execution of Project Management Plans and Quality Control Plans • Support internal and external project workshops Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program • Strong communication skills Preferred Skills: • Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program • Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to become registered within six months of start of employment • Experience with hydraulic modeling software (e.g., Bentley WaterGEMS, Bentley SewerGEMS, Innovyze InfoWater, Innovyze InfoWorks ICM) • Strong technical background in hydraulics • Experience with ESRI ArcGIS • Experience with one of more of the main categories of work for the group outlined previously beyond university coursework Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com. Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Apply Now! Get in Touch

Lead and supervise a team of engineers and project managers in water infrastructure modeling and planning projects, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and staff development. | Bachelor's degree in civil or related engineering, PE license, 8+ years in water infrastructure planning including hydraulic modeling, and 2+ years supervising technical staff. | Careers Water Modeling and Planning Squad Leader Round Rock, Texas Garver is seeking a WI-MAP Squad Leader. The Squad Leader supervises a team of engineers and project managers engaged in the delivery of water, wastewater, stormwater and reuse modeling and planning projects. Provides daily oversight, technical guidance, and leadership to staff executing projects involving hydraulic modeling, master planning, data analysis and infrastructure evaluations. Supports staff development and project excellence by coordinating resources, reviewing technical work, and ensuring alignment with project goals, quality standards, and client priorities. Reports to the WI-MAP Practice Area Leader. Essential Functions • Supervise and support a team of engineers and project managers. • Provide technical guidance and review for modeling, planning, data analysis and infrastructure evaluation projects. • Monitor workload and assign project responsibilities to ensure appropriate staff utilization. • Support the development of scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans for planning-phase projects. • Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of water, wastewater and stormwater master plans, hydraulic models, and design support studies. • Facilitate knowledge sharing, mentoring, and technical training opportunities for team members. • Coordinate across departments to support seamless transitions from planning to design phases. • Contribute to the preparation and quality control of proposals and planning deliverables. • Review project metrics (budget, schedule, performance) and provide updates to leadership on a routine basis. • Participate in internal quality assurance reviews and support the implementation of best practices. • Identify resource needs, support recruitment or onboarding of new team members and support overall team development. Education, Experience, And License Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or a related field of study from an ABET-accredited program. • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). • Minimum of 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure planning, including at least 2 years in master planning or hydraulic modeling. • At least 2 years of experience mentoring and/or supervising engineering or technical staff. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities • Strong understanding of water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater system planning and modeling. • Familiarity with a range of hydraulic modeling software, including Autodesk InfoWater Pro and InfoWorks ICM, Bentley WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS, and others. • Working knowledge of infrastructure design and capital improvement planning principles. • Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a collaborative environment. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. • Proficient in managing multiple projects and deadlines with a focus on quality and efficiency. • Ability to interpret, review, and contribute to scopes of work, proposals, and technical reports. • Skilled in performance management, feedback, and mentoring of staff. • Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to client satisfaction. Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com. Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Apply Now! Get in Touch

Manage water and wastewater engineering projects including design, budgeting, scheduling, client coordination, quality assurance, and construction administration. | Bachelor's degree in civil or related engineering, 6+ years water/wastewater experience, Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 6 months, and proficiency with Civil3D and ArcGIS. | Careers Project Manager - Water Charlotte, North Carolina Garver is seeking a Project Manager in our Charlotte, NC offices to join our North Carolina Water team. The Project Manager will manage projects consisting of design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications. The Project Manager must be capable of working closely with clients, both internal and external, to ensure their expectations of services are exceeded. The Project Manager will also work with other PMs in managing and mentoring internal staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring the delivery of quality products that adhere to Garver standardization. The Project Manager Role will include design and managing a variety of projects related to: • Water conveyance and distribution, including pump stations and storage facilities • Wastewater conveyance and collection, including lift stations, gravity systems, and force mains • Pipeline inspection and rehabilitation • Water and Wastewater master planning • Water and Wastewater treatment facilities In addition to design, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regulating agencies, and quality assurance and quality control. Periodic travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties. The following will be routine functions as a Member of the NC Water Team: • Be technically competent with water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering • Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of project engineers, design engineers, and CAD Technicians in the development of water projects • Manage project budgets including the development of detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates • Be responsible for time management and work product quality • Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects • Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader(s). • Prepare and deliver Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans • Conduct Construction engineering administration management for local projects The Garver Water Team prides itself on being innovative and progressive while preserving a rich tradition of quality design. We focus on creating cost-effective designs for long-term operational efficiency while maintaining community and environmental responsibility. Garver offers the opportunity for further career development, mentorship from seasoned industry engineers and a fun, fast-paced work environment. Join us and see why Garver has been voted a "Best Firm to Work For." Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, biological, or similar engineering from an ABET accredited program • Experience with Civil3D, ArcGIS • Strong communications skills • Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook • Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of North Carolina or ability to gain reciprocity within 6 months of hire • 6 or more years' similar experience in the water/wastewater utilities market Preferred Skills: • Passionate about client service and the water industry • Strong work ethic and strong communication skills • Masters' Degree in civil, environmental, biological, or similar engineering from an ABET accredited program • Experience with state and or national conference technical presentations on water/wastewater treatment topics Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com. Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. #LI-ED1