Water & Wastewater Engineering Designer

Consor Engineers • Portland, OR

5d • $92,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As a Water/Wastewater Engineering Designer, you will support the planning and design of water distribution, wastewater collection, treatment, and other municipal infrastructure projects. Working alongside experienced engineers and project managers, you will develop detailed design drawings, technical plans, and construction documents for pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, treatment facilities, and related infrastructure. The role applies engineering and CAD design principles while building experience with industry standards, utility coordination, permitting requirements, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

The position also supports project planning and delivery through design calculations, hydraulic analyses, field investigations, documentation, permitting, utility coordination, and construction-phase activities. Consor describes opportunities for career development and notes that hybrid and remote work options are available for some employees based on role responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2–6 years of water and wastewater engineering experience with a consulting firm or public agency.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design drawings, layouts, profiles, and construction plan sheets for water distribution, wastewater collection, and water resource infrastructure projects using CAD software.
• Assist with design calculations, hydraulic analyses, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and utility verification activities to collect data and confirm existing conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop accurate, complete, and constructible engineering designs.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, technical exhibits, design reports, and supporting calculations in accordance with company and client standards.
• Support permitting, utility coordination, and construction-phase activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and preparing design revisions.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays, two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, and paid parental leave.
• Hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and term life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

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