About the Role
This role involves leading the development and delivery of complex water and wastewater projects, providing technical expertise, managing client relationships, and guiding project teams through design and implementation stages.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and design of water and wastewater treatment systems
- Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets for infrastructure assignments
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for engineering deliverables
- Serve as a client-facing representative on major water-related projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including environmental and structural specialists
- Develop conceptual and detailed designs for pumping stations and pipelines
- Review engineering calculations and construction documentation
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards
- Mentor junior engineers and support professional development
- Prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders
- Oversee field investigations and site assessments
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies during permitting processes
- Support proposal development and project pursuit activities
- Apply sustainable design practices to water infrastructure solutions
- Lead risk assessments and value engineering studies
- Manage subcontractor and vendor deliverables
- Facilitate design reviews and coordination meetings
- Integrate hydraulic modeling into system planning
- Guide construction phase support and technical submittal reviews
- Promote innovation in water treatment and conveyance technologies
- Ensure integration of health and safety principles in project execution
- Utilize project management tools to track progress and milestones
- Support business development through technical contributions
- Maintain technical proficiency in civil engineering software and methods
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with a combination of remote and office-based work
Team
Part of a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on water and wastewater solutions
Why This Role Matters
This position plays a critical role in advancing sustainable water infrastructure and addressing challenges related to aging systems, climate resilience, and population growth.
Growth Opportunities
Engineers in this role have pathways to technical specialization, project leadership, and executive management within the water sector.
Project Types
Work includes wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation facilities, pipeline networks, pump stations, and stormwater management systems.
Technology & Tools
Engineers use advanced modeling software, GIS platforms, and BIM tools to design and analyze water infrastructure systems.
Client Engagement
Professionals interact regularly with municipal agencies, utility providers, and regulatory bodies to align project goals with community needs.
Sustainability Focus
Projects emphasize water reuse, energy efficiency, and long-term environmental stewardship in infrastructure development.
Work Environment
Combines office-based engineering design with occasional site visits and client meetings.
Professional Development
Ongoing training, technical workshops, and support for professional certifications are available.
Collaboration
Teams work closely with planners, scientists, and construction professionals to deliver integrated solutions.
Innovation
Encourages the adoption of new technologies and design approaches to improve system performance and reliability.
May be available for qualified candidates depending on project needs and location
