Senior Water Resources Engineer

Pennoni • Winter Haven, FL

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About The Position

Pennoni is seeking a full-time, direct Senior Engineer based at its Winter Haven, Florida office to help lead water and wastewater projects, with a focus on wastewater treatment and conveyance. The position supports projects for private land developers, corporations, municipalities, municipal authorities, and transportation agencies, working with colleagues across the company’s offices and clients in the Mid-Atlantic region, particularly Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

The role involves 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, while supporting design, bidding, contract administration, and construction. The position also includes client and regulatory agency coordination, occasional field data collection and site visits, construction administration as needed, and staff mentorship.

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.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Problem-solving ability, including addressing difficult issues across a variety of projects.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision and a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and self-motivation skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Management or project management experience.
• Demonstrated staff management or leadership experience on water and wastewater projects.
• Effective consulting and technical writing skills.

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, particularly Pennsylvania and New Jersey, to develop design criteria and parameters for water and wastewater facilities.
• Design and develop project plans, technical reports, cost estimates, and specifications for water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies on project permitting.
• Manage project scope, tasks, schedules, and budgets.
• Communicate with project teams 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 other staff members to help improve the team.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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