Senior Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
About The Position
As a Senior Project Engineer, you will apply technical expertise to the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will own key project components, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure deliverables meet technical standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. The role also offers opportunities to expand leadership responsibilities through project management, client engagement, and business development. The position primarily operates in a professional office environment, with occasional exposure to noise. It routinely involves standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and copy machines. Physical demands may include constant sitting, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions; occasional standing, moving, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, and coordination; and rare lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of more than 35 pounds. Successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks is required.
Requirements
- 12 or more years of experience in water and wastewater engineering.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure design principles and project delivery.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and clients.
- Successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review engineering plans, design calculations, specifications, and technical documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
- Apply engineering standards, regulations, and design criteria to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinate project delivery with internal teams, subconsultants, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Serve as a Task Lead, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager on larger multidisciplinary projects, with opportunities to manage projects and contracts valued at $1 million or more.
- Support project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead and participate in QA/QC reviews to ensure consistency, quality, and technical excellence across project deliverables.
- Support business development, including client relationship management, proposal preparation, and project pursuits.
- Contribute to securing and delivering approximately $750,000 to $1.25 million or more in new work annually.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Industry-competitive paid time off, seven paid holidays, and two floating holidays.
- Flexible work schedules and paid parental leave.
- Eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees, based on role responsibilities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee assistance program and fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid term life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Quarterly social events and paid group volunteering events.
- Employee networks and groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
