Senior Wastewater Engineer

Pennoni•Tampa, FL

2d•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, coordinating with colleagues across 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 Wastewater Engineer leads project teams through design, bidding, contract administration, and construction support; works with clients to establish design criteria; prepares plans and technical documentation; and manages project scope, schedules, tasks, and budgets. The role also includes client and team communication, occasional field data collection and site visits, construction administration as needed, and mentoring staff. The company describes itself as a multidisciplinary engineering firm and an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, with a collaborative workplace focused on career development and innovation.

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 with 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.
Proven staff management or leadership experience on water and wastewater projects.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
Problem-solving skills, particularly when working across varied projects and addressing difficult issues.
Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision and maintain a positive attitude.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while multitasking and prioritizing 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.
Interact with clients, particularly in 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.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies regarding project permitting.
Manage project scope, tasks, schedules, and budgets.
Communicate with team members and clients about project development, design, and construction.
Perform occasional field data collection and site visits.
Provide construction administration services as needed and appropriate.
Mentor staff members to help improve the team.
Perform additional tasks as assigned.