Engineering Grant Writer

As an Engineering Grant Writer, you will serve in a support role related to municipal infrastructure planning, design, and construction projects.

This position is available in our Perrysburg, OH office with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the engineering staff in all phases of grant development, evaluation, and compliance which includes:
• Pre-award grant writing,
• The coordination of grant applications.
• Post award support for grant-funded projects.
• Managing the grant report process.
• Successfully closing out grant projects with final budget and report outcomes to stakeholders.
• Establish and optimize processes for leading internal and external clients in pursuing funding opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a grant management system for funded grants that includes report due dates, budget adherence, and any other grant requirements.
• Communicate frequently with client account managers, technical and practice group leads to pre-position planned projects with applicable funding opportunities prior to Notice of Funding Opportunity or other grant announcements (particularly for recurring grant programs).
• Prepare complex spreadsheets.
• Implement the use of technology to assist with grants development and management.
• Formulate comprehensive sources and uses of funds reports and simulate multiple project funding scenarios.
• Review documents for quality including grammar, style, content, format, internal consistency, and organization in support of environmental compliance and reporting.

• Research, prepare, and submit proposals for funding.
• Investigate local, state, federal, and other sources of funds.
• Identify and research new funding opportunities and requirements.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Planning, Marketing, Education or a related experience.
• At least one year of grant writing experience and a minimum of 3 years in the water and/or wastewater field.
• Strong technical editing, supportive advisory and collaboration skills.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance and specialized terminology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiar with funding sources, compliance requirements, and the legal and fiscal policies of applicable government agencies.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Possess a thorough understanding of water, sewer, and storm sewer regulatory requirements, including those from State, Federal, and EPA agencies.
• Competent in identifying and interpreting regulatory requirements and documents.
• Effective at client interaction.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder 

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver. 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.