Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

Consor Engineers • Portland, OR

23h • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Water/Wastewater Engineer plans, designs, and helps deliver municipal water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects for public sector clients. The role supports projects involving water distribution and wastewater collection systems, pump and lift stations, treatment facilities, storage tanks, and related infrastructure. Work spans concept planning, engineering analysis, final design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.

The engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders. The position includes managing project tasks, contributing technical expertise and quality reviews, and mentoring junior staff. Depending on project needs and experience, the engineer may serve as a task lead or assistant project manager, with opportunities to manage contracts up to $500,000 or more and support annual pursuits of $100,000 to $500,000 or more in new work.

The job primarily takes place in a professional office environment, with occasional exposure to noise. Standard office equipment is used. Hybrid and remote work options may be available to some employees based on role responsibilities. Employment requires successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
• 6 to 12 years of water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design plans, calculations, and technical documentation for pipelines, pump stations, and treatment systems.
• Apply engineering standards and design codes to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to QA/QC processes to maintain design integrity and consistency across deliverables.
• Coordinate design efforts across internal teams, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Serve as a task lead or assistant project manager for larger project teams.
• Provide technical input, cost estimating, and quality control reviews throughout project development.
• Lead or assist in pursuing new project opportunities and contracts.
• Support project development from concept planning and engineering analysis through final design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with clients and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and 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; 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