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Wenck Associates, Inc. is 100% employee owned corporation. Founded in 1985, we have steadily grown to over 120 engineers, scientists, and support staff in three Minnesota offices, Maple Plain, Woodbury and Windom, with offices also in Fargo and Mandan, ND, and Atlanta, GA.  Wenck also provides Emergency Response Services throughout the United States. Our ER Group can be reached at 1-800-368-8831.

Maple Plain 1800 Pioneer Creek Center P.O. Box 249 Maple Plain, MN 55359 Phone: 763-479-4200 1-800-472-2232 Fax: 763-479-4242 Email: wenckmp@wenck.com Link to Map Woodbury 1802 Wooddale Drive, Suite 100 Woodbury, MN 55125 Phone: 651-294-4580 Fax: 651-228-1969 Link to Map Windom 1012 5th Ave. P.O. Box 453 Windom, MN 56101 Phone: 507-831-2703 Fax: 507-831-5271 Link to Map Fargo 3310 Fiechtner Drive, Suite 110 Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: 701-297-9600 Fax: 701-297-9601 Link to Map North Dakota Website Link

Mandan 301 1st Street NE, Suite 202 Mandan, ND 58554 Phone: 701-751-3370 Fax: 701-751-3372 Link to Map North Dakota Website Link Minot Phone: 701-340-4473 Email: kploof@wenck.com North Dakota Website Link Georgia 11113 Houze Road, Suite 200 Roswell, GA 30076 Phone: 678-987-5840 Fax: 678-987-5877 Link to Map Georgia Website Link

Career Opportunities

 

Wenck is a dynamic, growing consulting organization that focuses on providing a wide variety of services to public and private organizations. We have ranked as one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” for 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Our company prides itself on providing employees a workplace that allows them to thrive in addition to excellent compensation and benefit package, and we are always looking for qualified people.

If you are interested in Wenck, please send your resume to the Maple Plain office for future consideration. All resumes are reviewed by project managers and kept on record in our Maple Plain office. Wenck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mandan, North Dakota, Mid-Level Engineer or Scientist Position

We are seeking a staff Air Quality Engineer or Scientist for one of our North Dakota offices to perform air emission calculations, identify applicable air quality regulations, assist clients in identifying appropriate monitoring, testing, record-keeping, and reporting protocols, and compile appropriate forms for air emission permit applications to authorize construction, modification or operation of industrial facilities.  Industry categories served include electric utilities, renewable energy, food/beverage production, agricultural products, miscellaneous manufacturing, papermaking, mining and mineral products.

The successful candidate is able to apply his or her knowledge of Clean Air Act requirements including Prevention of Significant Deterioration/New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards, and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.  Working knowledge of USEPA guideline air dispersion models is a plus.

Qualifications

Required

• 2 – 5+ years of environmental consulting or environmental engineering experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, meteorology/atmospheric science, or environmental science.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal skills with a strong customer service attitude.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software platform.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.

 Desired

• Professional Engineer, Engineer-in-Training, or other appropriate professional certification.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

Salary: Commensurate with education, training, and experience.

Please send your résumé to: wenckmp@wenck.com, Attn: Peter Miller

North Dakota, Jr-Level Engineer

We are seeking a design engineer or engineering technician for our Fargo, North Dakota office.

Qualifications

Required

• 2 – 5+ years of civil or environmental engineering experience.
• Degree in engineering or civil technology.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCad and/or Microstation.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.

Desired

• Strong technical, written, and verbal skills with a strong customer service attitude.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to travel regionally 30% of the time.

Salary: Commensurate with education, training, and experience.

Please send your résumé to: wenckmp@wenck.com, Attn: Peter Miller

Administrative Assistant

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant in Maple Plain, MN to assistance with:

General Administration:

• Back-up Receptionist
• Mail (UPS and Fed Ex)  Distribute incoming, post outgoing, deliver mail daily to the Post Office
• Schedule: teleconferences, skype and meetings
• Track supplies
• Share lock-up duties

Computer Skills:

• Create, format and produce outgoing documents and proposals using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Access, Adobe PDF and Publisher, etc.
• Assist others with computer programs and help resolve issues (MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook, etc.)
• Create CDs/DVDs

Printing – General:

• Labels, envelopes, and  letters coordinated with project managers
• Matched mailings
• Print, bind and laminate large complex projects
• Work with outside vendors to produce documents as needed

Filing:

• File documents by creating folders, labels, file drawer locations, and entering into Access or electronically
• Archive Files
• Record Retention

Presentations:

• Assist project managers with PowerPoint presentations –creating, formatting, simple graphics
• Create poster boards

Required Qualifications

•  Excellent technical, written, and verbal skills with a strong customer service attitude.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software platform.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must be willing to accept special projects and other work as needed.
• Must be able to accept training and learn new skills.
• Must have a current Driver’s License.

Salary: Commensurate with education, training, and experience.

Please send your résumé to: wenckmp@wenck.com, Attn: Peter Miller

ND Mid-Level Air Quality Engineer or Scientist

We are seeking a staff Air Quality Engineer or Scientist for one of our North Dakota offices to perform air emission calculations, identify applicable air quality regulations, assist clients in identifying appropriate monitoring, testing, record-keeping, and reporting protocols, and compile appropriate forms for air emission permit applications to authorize construction, modification or operation of industrial facilities.  Industry categories served include electric utilities, renewable energy, food/beverage production, agricultural products, miscellaneous manufacturing, papermaking, mining and mineral products.

The successful candidate is able to apply his or her knowledge of Clean Air Act requirements including Prevention of Significant Deterioration/New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards, and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.  Working knowledge of USEPA guideline air dispersion models is a plus.

Qualifications

 Required

• 2 – 5+ years of environmental consulting or environmental engineering experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, meteorology/atmospheric science, or environmental science.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal skills with a strong customer service attitude.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software platform.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.

Desired

• Professional Engineer, Engineer-in-Training, or other appropriate professional certification.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

Salary: Commensurate with education, training, and experience.

Please send your résumé to: wenckmp@wenck.com, Attn: Peter Miller

Wetland Scientist/Ecologist

Wenck is a successful engineering, environmental, and business services firm with an excellent compensation and benefit package for our employee-owners.  We are in our 27th year of business. We are seeking a Wetland Scientist/Ecologist for one of our Twin Cities offices with experience in wetland delineation and ecology (vegetation, fisheries, wildlife, etc.) to round out our team.

Qualifications

Required

• 0 – 3 years of environmental consulting or environmental engineering experience.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal skills with a strong customer service attitude.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software platform.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.

Desired

• Wetland delineation experience and familiarity with state and federal wetland regulations (MN Certified Wetland Delineator or on track to be CWD preferred)
• Vegetation identification and vegetation community classification skills (aquatic and terrestrial)
• Soil classification knowledge
• Ecology (Vegetation/Fisheries/Wildlife) experience
• Knowledge and familiarity with GIS (ArcMap) software
• Knowledge and familiarity with GPS equipment and basic understanding of GPS surveying
• Surface water monitoring experience (stream flow gauging, lake and stream sample collection)

Salary: Commensurate with education, training, and experience.

Please send your résumé to: wenckmp@wenck.com, Attn: Wes Boll

Employment Opportunity: Controller (Director of Finance and Accounting)

I.     OVERVIEW

A Controller is entrusted with the overall accounting of an organization.  As a 100% ESOP owned S-Corp engineering and professional service organization, Wenck Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Wenck) currently has a need for continued strong accounting for its businesses.  The accounting skills required include abilities appropriate for both professional service organizations and construction activities.  Wenck has sophisticated IT needs and needs to be fully utilizing the capabilities of its accounting software (Deltek Vision).  The organization is in a growth mode.   In addition to strong accounting skills, the qualified individual will have opportunities to demonstrate finance skills particularly in the areas of financial analysis, ESOP repurchase obligation modeling, forecasting and budgeting, and opportunity and ROI assessments.  This position is designed to include aspects of both accounting and finance, thus requires a combination of Controller and CFO type skills.  The position will be referred to by the title of Controller throughout the remainder of this job description.

II.    POSITION

Reporting to the Executive Vice President/CFO, and working closely with the CEO and other Directors, he/she will be responsible for all finance, accounting and reporting activities.  The Controller will be responsible for accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for Wenck Associates and its subsidiaries. H/She will help set Wenck financial policy and direction while also being an active participant in, and driver of, the organization’s overall financial strategy.

A.      Finance and Accounting

• Responsible for accounting, including for the ESOP and other pension plan, accounts payable, billing, work in process, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Prepare monthly financial statements including reconciliation of bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable and make proper accounting entries for accruals including reconciliations to outside sources.
• Provide input to CEO, EVP/CFO, and Directors on budgeting and assist with implementation of budgets so as to monitor progress and present operational metrics both internally and externally.
• Maintain financial record systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and monitor use of funds.
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue and expenditures.
• Prepare financial reporting materials, metrics, and ESOP compliance documents; prepare and communicate monthly and annual financial statements.
• Perform annual ESOP Repurchase obligation modeling for management to report to Board and Trustees.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting.
• Assist project managers with project accounting, budget control, billing per project contracts, collection of AR, management of WIP, and any financial declarations or calculations for proposals or contract preparation.
• Prepare financial and other materials necessary for annual ESOP valuation.
• Responsible for audit activities.
• Assist HR Director to evaluate and oversee vendor-provided benefits negotiations and implementation.
• Review finance, HR, and IT related procedures, processes, and administration, recommending improvements to the systems in place and support the systems going forward.

B.      Strategy

• Partner with the CEO, EVP/CFO, and Directors on operational and strategic issues as they arise; provide recommendations based on financial analysis and projects, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with Wenck’s strategic plan.
• Engage Principals and members of senior management to align financial management with short- and long-term company planning and projections.
• Engage the CEO, EVP/CFO, and Directors around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model and operational delivery.
• Engage Principals and members of senior management to facilitate cross-department collaboration that ensures that all financial, IT and HR solutions positively support Wenck’s evolving strategy, operational delivery, and data collection needs.

III.   QUALIFICATIONS

The Controller will be a seasoned and mature leader with at least 5 to 10 years of broad finance experience, ideally beginning in audit, followed by experience gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership.  H/She will have experience in finance (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting), and IT.

The Controller will have the following experience and attributes:

• A minimum of a BS; a CPA, CMA or MBA would be a plus.
• Mature, proactive, and trustworthy with evidence of having worked as a true business partner to the management of a business entity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ESOP a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Deltek Vision Enterprise Systems or similar a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the professional services and construction business a plus.
• Demonstrated excellence in finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.
• Demonstrated excellence in “details” and ensuring accuracy of accounting and reporting.
• Skill in examining, developing, reengineering, and recommending financial, HR, and technology policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality.  Needs to be seen as a team player who is committed to lifelong learning.
• A hands-on professional with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• An effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills.
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individual at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.

Qualified candidates should submit their resumes and letter of interest to the attention of Rod Ambrosie, EVP and CFO to wenckmp@wenck.cm or Wenck Associates, Inc., 1800 Pioneer Creek Center, Maple Plain, MN 55359.