Senior Water Engineer

Mott MacDonald • Pittsburgh, PA

80d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants, with sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. Are you a skilled water engineer driven by the opportunity to create infrastructure that strengthens communities and protects the environment? Join Mott MacDonald's dynamic and growing Water team in Pittsburgh, where your expertise will help shape some of the most transformative water infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Our Pittsburgh office is a hub for delivering forward-thinking solutions to aging infrastructure, climate adaptation, and water quality challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management.
• Proven experience with public or private water and wastewater utilities in the U.S.
• Strong background in planning, design, and delivery of water-related infrastructure.
• PE license in Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain within one year); additional state licenses in Mid-Atlantic and Midwest a plus.
• A collaborative leader who can mentor junior staff and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on water resources, water treatment, and wastewater projects from planning through construction.
• Provide management and technical oversight on projects involving water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater systems, pipelines, and pump stations.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposal efforts.
• Maintain and grow client relationships to support long-term success.
• Apply engineering principles to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Estimate project costs and support commercial planning.

Benefits

• 401k
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• paid holidays
• PTO
• parental leave
• company paid life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree