Senior Wastewater Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a team of support staff & senior-level staff members on multiple projects to complete the design, bidding, contract administration, and construction support necessary to meet client requirements.
• Interact with multiple clients in the Mid-Atlantic region (with a focus on Pennsylvania & New Jersey) to assist with the development of design criteria / parameters for water / wastewater facilities (including treatment, conveyance, and regulatory permitting).
• Design / develop project plans as well as the associated technical reports, cost estimates, and specifications for water/wastewater treatment & conveyance projects; this will include coordination with regulatory agencies for associated permitting.
• Manage projects: this includes overseeing scope, tasks, scheduling, and budgets.
• Communicate with the team as well as with clients regarding the development / design and construction of projects.
• Perform occasional field data collection and site visits; Construction Administration services will also be required (as needed and as appropriate).
• Provide mentorship to other staff members in order to help improve the team.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (preferably Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering).
• 8+ years of professional experience working in Engineering, preferably with wastewater / wet utility projects.
• PE license (we will consider candidates who are able to successfully obtain their PE within 6 months of their start date).

Preferred Qualifications

• Management and/or Project Management experience is strongly preferred; a proven track record in effective staff management / leadership with water/wastewater projects is a plus!
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proven ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, especially when working on a variety of projects while providing solutions to difficult issues.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); effective consulting & technical writing skills are strongly preferred!

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