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Civil & Environmental Engineering
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Underwood Engineers is a full-service civil and environmental engineering firm. With decades of experience working with state and municipal governments, Underwood Engineers is one of New England’s most experienced and respected engineering resources.
Our firm’s values inform all that we do, bringing integrity to every step of our process. The Underwood team works shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to evaluate challenges, identify solutions, and implement long-term outcomes for a sustainable future. Not only does our team work in our local communities, we live in them too.
Expertise Beyond Just The Technical
At our core, we are problem solvers. From wastewater to construction to civil engineering, the Underwood team tackles all tasks with enthusiasm. We have a portfolio of projects that spans typical challenges to leading edge treatment facilities tackling emerging contaminants. Beyond the breadth of specialized skills that we offer, our team also provides full-service consulting, including providing successful funding solutions and rate impacts to our clients.
The Underwood Difference
Underwood Engineers is a service-oriented engineering firm. Our team takes great pride in offering the highest level of support service. The best interest of our client is our priority, regardless of the stage of the project or the type of undertaking.
Underwood Engineers maintains licenses in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
25 Vaughan Mall
Portsmouth, NH
(603) 436-6192
Locations
99 N. State St
Concord, NH
(603) 230-9898
Leadership Team
Underwood Engineers is run by an experienced Leadership Team comprised of 12 members.
PRESIDENT
Keith A. Pratt, P.E.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
W. Steven Clifton, P.E.
VICE PRESIDENT
David J. Mercier, P.E.
Terry L. Desmarais, P.E
Thomas G. Page, P.E.
Cole S. Melendy, P.E.
Peter J. Pitsas, P.E.
Benjamin T. Dreyer, P.E.
Stephen E. Smith, CEng. MICE
Lynnette E. Carney, P.E.
Natalie J. Jacobs
David A. Nelson
Service Groups
Underwood Engineers is organized into specialty service groups to serve our clients better.
Water
Our water specialists provide cost-effective solutions with a level of service second to none. The Underwood team provides planning, modeling, design, and construction phase services for projects that range from treatment facilities, storage tanks, piping systems and pumping facilities to development of new supplies. We prioritize cost-effective methods of improving and maintaining water service to keep rates manageable. We partner with clients to make strong, focused presentations in order to gain support from stakeholders important to each project’s progress.
SERVICE GROUP LEADER
Thomas Page, P.E.
Wastewater
Underwood’s wastewater team brings a wealth of experience and creativity to projects, providing cost-effective solutions that meet both strict regulatory requirements and our clients’ financial goals in an environmentally responsible manner.
We pride ourselves in our ability to provide a hands-on approach to wastewater projects, working closely with plant operators to ensure that solutions can be comfortably implemented.
SERVICE GROUP LEADER
Terry Desmarais, P.E.
Stormwater
Our stormwater specialists provide management, planning, and design services for conveyance and treatment systems to protect water quality and local habitats in a cost-effective way. We are experienced with site specific treatment systems, using Green Infrastructure, municipal LID application for rural roadways and urban streetscapes, watershed scale BMP implementation and post-construction operations.
Our team is extremely conscious of the need to balance a multitude of requirements when it comes to helping clients develop appropriate, cost-effective designs that comply with regulatory requirements while not being a burden to the staff.
SERVICE GROUP LEADER
Benjamin Dreyer, P.E.
Civil
Underwood Engineers Civil specialists have a portfolio of road, utility and site projects in both rural and urban settings. Our team of civil engineers understands all the components of the work including the surface treatments for traffic, landscape, and lighting to support these comprehensive projects. We provide end-to-end engineering services, from planning and design to bidding, construction, start-up, and project closeout.
SERVICE GROUP LEADER
Cole Melendy, P.E.
Construction Services
Underwood’s construction services team supports all our disciplines by providing the field services during construction. We maintain over a dozen project representatives who are experienced with all types and phases of construction. Our team is skilled in monitoring and documenting the quality of the work on behalf of our clients to reduce risk during the construction phase. We are experienced in all types of construction from road and utility projects to sophisticated treatment plants.
SERVICE GROUP LEADER
Joel Moulton
Asset & Data Management
Our Asset and Data Management specialists work with our clients to develop Asset Management Plans. We use ArcGIS and other tools to develop plans to support the appropriate management of our clients’ assets. Due to our broad experience in most all system assets, we can focus on deliverables that are understandable and usable by our clients. Because we are familiar with the infrastructures of the municipalities with whom we work, monitoring of their important assets and proactive planning for their maintenance are like second nature to us. Our approach is meant to achieve savings, improved asset performance, and increased safety on our clients’ behalf.
SERVICE GROUP LEADER
Margaret Blank, P.E.
Careers at Underwood
With competitive benefits, ongoing training, and a commitment to work-life balance, Underwood Engineers is the ideal place to build a fulfilling career. Explore our current openings and find the perfect role for you.
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Under the immediate direction of the Project Manager, the Senior Project Engineer performs professional engineering work to achieve long-term and affordable solutions for the client. Consistently applies professional knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of engineering concerned with facilities and systems for controlling pollution and protecting the quality of resources and the environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Independently performs professional engineering work in your own specialty on a variety of assigned tasks, which regularly have uncommon and/or complex features.
Is assigned to project teams, and prepares reports, opinions, and recommendations for the approval of the Project Manager concerning the direction of the project.
Develops project concept designs, and directs and participates in final project designs.
Prepares contract specifications.
Demonstrates competence in the duties and skills of a project engineer.
Performs project manager tasks on one or two projects of varying size and complexity.
Resolves field problems occurring during construction.
Participates in preparing proposals.
Monitors work expended on projects and schedules.
Researches literature and develops solutions to complex engineering problems.
Stays current with changing technology and materials.
Develops managerial skills in dealing with regulatory and client officials.
Will be expected to communicate with clients from time to time under the supervision of the Project Manager.
Preparation of proposals, contracts, and budget sheets using standard forms.
Working in a team environment in-person and remotely between worksites.
Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.
Possess advanced oral and written communication skills.
Represents the organization in communications to clients and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
Reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
Prepares proposals for professional engineering services for senior staff.
Travel required.
Additional duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position is responsible for directly supervising all staff necessary to complete assignments. This position does not have subordinate supervisors reporting directly.
Software Requirements
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Must be proficient with specific engineering design/modeling software in area of specialty.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering or another related field from a four-year College or University and a minimum of four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires six (6) years of progressively responsible experience as an engineer.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Professional Engineer license in the State employed. Must keep current through continuing education and professional development units
Valid driver’s license.
10-Hour OSHA Training Certificate
What We Offer You
Health Insurance
STD
LTD
Life Insurance
PTO
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Schedule
Buddy System
Engineering Boot Camp
Mentoring Program
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Natalie Jacobs, Human Resource Manager, Underwood Engineers, Inc., 25 Vaughan Mall, Portsmouth, NH 03801, hr@underwoodengineers.com
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Under the immediate direction of the Senior Project Engineer, the Project Engineer II performs professional engineering work to achieve long-term affordable solutions for the client. Consistently applies professional knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of engineering concerned with facilities and systems for controlling pollution and protecting the quality of resources and the environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates an understanding and ability to utilize pertinent aspects of civil and environmental engineering concepts that pertain to formulating and solving problems to maintain or improve the integrity of the work product and project.
Performs professional engineering work in own specialty requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures on routine tasks and a limited number of semi-routine, somewhat complex tasks.
Responsible for providing direction to technicians and/or other junior staff including Resident Project Representatives.
Responsible for interacting with contractors, preparing, interpreting, or modifying designs and specifications as necessary.
Directs and oversees the preparation of change orders from the Project Engineer as necessary in accordance with established protocol.
Responsible for securing all permits required to ensure the project’s compliance with all applicable regulations.
Applies broad knowledge or principles and practices in specific practice area.
Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
Travel required.
Additional duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have subordinate supervisors reporting directly.
Software Requirements
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Must be proficient with specific engineering design/modeling software in area of specialty.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering or other related field from a four-year College or university and a minimum of four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
Preparing for P.E. exam once experience is obtained.
Valid driver’s license.
10-Hour OSHA Training Certificate
What we offer you
Health Insurance
STD
LTD
Life Insurance
PTO
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Schedule
Buddy System
Engineering Boot Camp
Mentoring Program
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Natalie Jacobs, Human Resource Manager, Underwood Engineers, Inc., 25 Vaughan Mall, Portsmouth, NH 03801, hr@underwoodengineers.com
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Performs a variety of routine tasks which are intended to provide assistance to and interaction with other staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to perform all of the tasks required of an Engineering Technician.
Works closely with project engineers in the preparation of plans and graphics computer-aided design.
Is able to design and layout engineering drawings by CAD or other means within his or her technical specialty. May assign the final drafting to a lower classified drafter and provide oversight or may draft the design him or herself.
Using knowledge of the kinds of projects the firm designs is able to design and detail portions of the engineering system from catalogs or CAD systems.
May assist with permitting applications from the local, state or federal agency.
May assist in the preparation of environmental impact studies, doing drawing or sketching as required.
Is competent and uses his/her judgment to develop accurate methods that may be faster or more efficient.
May be expert in certain design areas, such as routing of piping within a project, or the calculation of stormwater flows or the design of wastewater systems.
Works to be consistent with Company standards including drawing standards, record drawings, survey requests, etc.
May perform field assignments to support the Engineer.
May meet with client or client’s representative.
Travel required.
Additional duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position is not directly responsible for supervising employees.
Software Requirements
Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D (latest edition).
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Familiar with GIS software
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Two-year Civil degree or equivalent experience
Has at least six (6) years of experience in drafting the kind of engineering systems Underwood Engineer’s designs
May have had a college-level course in mechanical drawing
Must have completed advanced courses in drafting and CADD operation
Strong understanding of AutoCAD 3D
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver’s license.
10-Hour OSHA Training Certificate
What we offer you
Health Insurance
STD
LTD
Life Insurance
PTO
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Schedule
Buddy System
Engineering Boot Camp
Mentoring Program
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Natalie Jacobs, Human Resource Manager, Underwood Engineers, Inc., 25 Vaughan Mall, Portsmouth, NH 03801, hr@underwoodengineers.com
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Performs a variety of routine tasks which are intended to provide assistance to and interaction with other staff, primarily engineers. Primarily operates CAD, but provides other technical support as well.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares or assists in the preparation of engineering drawings, documents, details, schedules or reports assigned.
Helps out in whatever duties are required to deliver a quality project on schedule.
Is familiar with and proficient in the use of all office equipment including both blueprint, printers, photocopying and other office equipment.
Developing knowledge and proficiency in the use of the firm’s system of filing and retrieving drawings and other project information.
Ability to work in a variety of media and developing new abilities as required.
Understands how to use all the drafting media: mylar, vellum, ink, pencil, computer.
Understands the basic concepts of survey field information, with the ability to maintain project files associated to drawing. Maintaining credibility of point data, tin surface data, horizontal and vertical alignments and understanding of how they integrate to other drawings associated to the same project.
Job duties may also include:
Complete certain tasks in the field such as survey, test pits, data collecting, sampling, etc. to support the engineering staff.
Data entry in electronic format.
Preparation of quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the engineering equipment.
Responsible for filing, maintaining and storing all computer generated mylar’s, paper plots, and reference materials associated with a project.
Additional duties as assigned.
Travel required.
CAD
Developing knowledge and proficiency in the use of CAD equipment and procedures.
Developing knowledge and proficiency in the firm’s drafting standards and then applying this knowledge.
Able to use AutoCAD base drawing and command capabilities to illustrate all aspects of engineering drawings.
Capable of performing plan, profile and x-section views.
Assisting in the production of drawings, graphs, charts, exhibits and other project materials, for clients or in-house records, etc.
Works from detailed, but not “to scale” sketches.
Produces graphs, charts, overlays, simply isometric and perspective drawings using CAD systems.
Interface between difference sources to create maps in AutoCAD Civil 3D using :
GIS Shape Files,
Granit data
Microstation drawing
Images/USGS
Create and modify drawings using Civil 3D functionality (ie, styles, views and templates) to design and draw
Surfaces
Alignments
Profiles
Corridors
Assemblies
Pipe networks
Cross sections
Report to engineers regarding project drafting and CADD coordinator concerning the Company’s technical and standards
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position is not directly responsible for supervising employees.
Software Requirements
Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D (latest edition).
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Familiar with GIS software
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. Courses and/or experience in drafting or a relate field desired, but are not required.
Two year degree in related engineering technical field or equivalent experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver’s license.
10 Hour OSHA Training Certificate
What we offer you
Health Insurance
STD
LTD
Life Insurance
PTO
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Schedule
Buddy System
Engineering Boot Camp
Mentoring Program
Please submit cover letter and resume to Natalie Jacobs, Human Resource Manager, Underwood Engineers, Inc., 25 Vaughan Mall, Portsmouth, NH 03801, hr@underwoodengineers.com