Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Position Overview

Verdantas is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our team in Medford, Albany, Newport, or Coos Bay, OR. In this role, you will contribute technical expertise toward the planning, design, and delivery of critical municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

• Support and lead design tasks for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and stormwater conveyance and management systems.
• Perform hydraulic modeling, pipeline design, site layout, grading, and preparation of construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot system operations to develop practical recommendations for rehabilitation, optimization, and replacement.
• Assist in project planning, alternatives analysis, cost estimating, and preparation of engineering reports and permitting documents.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams—mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, survey, and geotechnical—to support project delivery.
• Support construction phase services through submittal review, RFI responses, field observations, and coordination with subcontractors.
• Assist clients with identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, preparing documentation, and navigating agency requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance and quality review.
• Maintain strong client relationships by delivering high‑quality work, timely communication, and reliable follow‑through on project responsibilities.
• Ensure project work is completed accurately, on schedule, and aligned with client expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• PE Registration in Oregon or the ability to obtain an Oregon License within 1 year.
• 5+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure.
• Experience in infrastructure rehabilitation and utility coordination.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software (e.g., Info Water, HEC‑RAS).
• Experience preparing engineering reports, construction documents, and permitting packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client‑facing.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and support multiple project managers.

The minimum salary for this position is $95,000 (negotiable based on circumstances). Actual salary is based on location, skills, and certifications.

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet.