Senior Wastewater Engineer

Pennoni • Tampa, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pennoni is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead water and wastewater projects, with a focus on wastewater treatment and conveyance. This is a full-time, direct position based at the company’s Tampa, Florida office. The role supports projects for private land developers, corporations, municipalities, municipal authorities, and transportation agencies, with client work focused on Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the Mid-Atlantic region and collaboration with colleagues in other offices.

The position covers a range of water and wastewater facility work, including hydraulic modeling, pump and booster stations, wastewater and water treatment, sludge processing, water intake facilities, low-pressure sewers, regulatory permitting, and preparation of plans and reports. The Senior Engineer leads project teams and manages project scope, tasks, schedules, and budgets from design through bidding, contract administration, and construction support. The role also includes client and agency coordination, occasional field data collection and site visits, construction administration as needed, and mentoring other staff members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-oriented discipline; Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering is preferred.
• At least 8 years of professional engineering experience, preferably working on wastewater or wet utility projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain a PE within 6 months of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Management and/or project management experience; demonstrated staff leadership or management on water and wastewater projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, including addressing difficult issues across varied projects.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision and a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize assignments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; consulting and technical writing skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead support staff and senior-level staff on multiple projects through design, bidding, contract administration, and construction support.
• Work with clients in the Mid-Atlantic region, especially Pennsylvania and New Jersey, to develop design criteria and parameters for water and wastewater facilities, including treatment, conveyance, and regulatory permitting.
• Develop project plans, technical reports, cost estimates, and specifications for water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects, coordinating associated regulatory permitting.
• Manage project scope, tasks, schedules, and budgets.
• Communicate with team members and clients about project development, design, and construction.
• Conduct occasional field data collection and site visits, and provide construction administration services as needed and appropriate.
• Mentor other staff members to help improve the team.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior