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• Are you a Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater with five or more years of experience?


• Would you like to work with a fun, collaborative group, where everyone pitches in to get the job done?

If so, please keep reading-

Company Overview: CRW Engineering Group, Inc. is a growing 40-year-plus, full-service multidiscipline engineering and surveying firm, with offices in Anchorage, Palmer and Seattle. Our staff of almost 90 provides planning, design, and construction support services for federal, state, municipal, tribal, and private clients on projects in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Wages


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• Employer 401k Match


• Generous Paid Time Off

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop construction documents (drawings, specifications, and cost estimates) for community water and wastewater infrastructure.


• Design of water and wastewater treatment systems.


• Design of piped water distribution and sewage collection systems.


• Design of wastewater pump stations. 


• Develop reports/studies, including evaluation of alternatives and cost estimating.


• Prepare calculations for engineering designs as necessary.


• Develop DEC plan review checklists / permit applications and coordinate with regulatory agencies.


• Perform construction administration services (submittal reviews, periodic inspections, start-up services, etc.).


• Other related duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• As required, oversee EITs and technical staff, assign tasks, and review / approve their work for planning, design, and construction administration.


• Coach and mentor junior staff. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with engineering design and construction of arctic and subarctic water and wastewater systems.


• Knowledge of environmental health rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, and other operational guidelines and directives.


• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management. 


• Skilled in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with co-workers, contractors, governmental agencies, and clients.


• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in written form.


• Ability to work in a team environment with multi-discipline engineering staff at various experience levels. 


• Desire to mentor junior staff to develop capabilities and career goals. 


• Resourceful, innovative, and motivated to help clients meet project objectives.


• Willing and able to travel to remote Alaska villages in small aircraft and lodge under camp-like settings for multiple days.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited institution.


• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Alaska or have a PE license in another state and the ability to obtain a PE license in the State of Alaska within 12 months of accepting the position.


• Minimum 5 years of professional, relevant experience in the engineering field.


• Experience working in rural Alaska is a plus.


• Experience working with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ingress/egress from small planes, ATV use, cold weather resiliency.


• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.


• Must be able to lift 40 pounds at times. 


• Willingness to travel to communities throughout Alaska with sufficient notice.