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Available Positions

To apply for any of the positions listed below, the following documents must be reviewed and / or submitted, as required, with your application:

CFO or Controller—New Mexico

Project Civil Engineer I or II—Las Cruces, New Mexico

Project Scientist or Engineer—Grand Junction, Colorado

Regional Survey Manager, Four Corners Region—Farmington, New  Mexico

Senior Project Engineer—Farmington, New Mexico

Staff Environmental Scientist or Engineer—Farmington, New Mexico

CAD Designer — Santa Fe, New Mexico

CFO or Controller — New Mexico

Souder, Miller & Associates, a dynamic and progressive firm is currently hiring for the position of CFO or Controller. This position oversees all company accounting practices, including accounting department, preparing budgets, financial reports, and tax and audit functions. Directs financial strategy, planning and forecasts. Supervises investments. Studies, analyzes and reports on trends, opportunities for expansion and projection of future company growth. CPA certification is desirable with experience in the engineering arena a plus. Some travel is required. Souder, Miller & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications and résumés will be accepted by e-mail to doris.gurule@soudermiller.com.

Project Civil Engineer I or II—Las Cruces, New Mexico

SUMMARY: Immediate opening for a self-motivated coordinator of an engineering team, able to establish and maintain good client relationships. Plans, designs, and manages civil engineering projects from proposal to completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares and monitors project budgets. Has overall responsibility for the profitability of projects.
• Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Serves as a project manager and/or engineer, funding agency contact, and as a client contact.
• Develops pricing and estimating for proposed projects.
• Prepares forecast of workload for support staff with respect to assigned projects.
• Develops probable construction cost estimates for projects.
• Attends client meetings as needed.
• Responsible for review of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on assigned projects.
• Prepares reports, contract documents, technical specifications, construction plans, construction schedules, and designs for project.
• Coordinates with draftspersons, technicians, and environmental staff for other support activities on assigned projects.
• Visits construction site to monitor progress, attends pay request meetings, and other duties per the contract documents.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Performs design calculations and maintains design files, and, where necessary, identifies and/or develops appropriate details for projects.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of 5 years experience as a civil engineer. Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years of work experience in water and wastewater system analysis and design. Additional background in storm drainage analysis and design, site development, subdivision, and roadway design is preferable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must be a registered P.E. in New Mexico or have the ability to achieve P.E. status in New Mexico within one year. Must have a valid drivers license with insurable driving record. Must be able to complete overnight site visits for project meetings and/or proposals.

Respond with cover letter, résumé, compensation expectations, and application to doris.gurule@soudermiller.com.

Project Scientist or Engineer—Grand Junction, Colorado

Regional Survey Manager, Four Corners Region—Farmington, New  Mexico

Senior Project Engineer—Farmington, New Mexico

SUMMARY: Self-starter, able to establish good rapport with clients, work well in team environment, willing to take projects from inception to completion. Plans, designs, and directs civil engineering projects by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares and monitors project budgets. Has overall responsibility for the profitability of projects.
• Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Serves as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact.
• Supervises and monitors client relationship strategies. Is the primary client contact.
• Coordinates and approves pricing, estimating, scoping and marketing strategies for proposed projects.
• Develops engineering agreements for projects within the department.
• Prepares forecast of workload for assigned staff.
• Develops probable construction cost estimates for projects within the department.
• Attends client meetings – days, nights, weekends, etc.
• Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on projects.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
• Directs and supervises other engineer's activities.
• Handles contract administration.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project.
• Directs draftspersons/technicians to convert designs to working drawings.
• Visits construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Performs design calculations and maintains design files, prepares plans and specifications, develops details, assists junior engineers and CAD designers in the development of plans and specifications.
• Manages significant marketing responsibilities with clients to obtain work for the firm.
• Responsible for project manager and/or project team quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctorate in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of 5 to 10 years experience as civil engineer. Must be registered P.E. in New Mexico. Must have the last 3 years of work experience in site development, subdivision, roadway design, water and wastewater system analysis and design, storm drainage analysis and design, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado. Valid drivers license.

Respond with cover letter, résumé, and application to doris.gurule@soudermiller.com, or fax 505/471-6675.

Staff Environmental Scientist or Engineer—Farmington, New Mexico

Souder, Miller & Associates has an opening for a Staff Environmental Scientist or Engineer for its Farmington office. 4-6+ years of varied experience with Oil & Gas industry-related environmental sampling, site characterization, and remediation work as well as NEPA, SWP3, SPCC and other environmental permitting. Bachelor's degree preferred in geology, environmental engineering, or closely related discipline. Excellent salary, benefits and professional growth potential.

Respond with résumé, salary history, and application to doris.gurule@soudermiller.com.

CAD Designer — Santa Fe, New Mexico

Souder, Miller & Associates' Santa Fe office has immediate opening for a full-time CAD Designer. Responsibilities include strong commitment to design and drafting utilizing Intergraph and MicroStation platform as primary CADD system. Typical projects include highways, streets and right-of-ways.

Candidate should demonstrate enthusiastic desire to enhance knowledge of software programs, participate as a member in a small, well-trained design group and learn through hands-on project experience. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented.

Souder, Miller & Associates is an employee-owned, civil and environmental engineering firm with 10 offices throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. We stand for exceptional quality and client-oriented service, ready to meet new challenges in innovative ways. We are always interested in motivated, talented team players who are seeking opportunities for professional success and personal growth. Souder, Miller & Associates offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including Company-paid:

• Company matching 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Continuing education & training
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability insurance
• Vacation & sick leave
• Paid holidays

Respond with résumé, salary requirements, and application to doris.gurule@soudermiller.com.