Senior Professional Engineer: Wade Trim

Wade Trim's water team is hiring a Senior Professional Engineer for full-time work on Atlanta-area water and wastewater projects. The role covers planning, design, construction support, and project management for treatment facilities, collection systems, pump stations, and wet-weather programs. A flexible hybrid schedule becomes available after 30 days of employment.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and at least 15 years of related experience. The work suits an experienced engineer who can lead technical assignments, communicate with clients and design teams, and coach staff on pumping systems and water resources work.
* ** Role:
** Senior Professional Engineer
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* Employer:

** Wade Trim
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* Location:

** Atlanta, GA, with Atlanta and Buford staff coverage
* ** Work type:
** Full-Time
* ** Arrangement:
** Hybrid after 30 days
* ** Industry:
** Engineering
* ** Salary:
** Not Listed
* ** Experience level:
** 15+ years of related experience
* ** Deadline:
** Not Listed Apply For This Role Applicants should have a current resume that details civil or environmental engineering work, pipeline design, project management, and PE licensure. The application also calls for a clear decision about Atlanta or Buford project coverage and the hybrid schedule after the first 30 days.## Water and Wastewater Design Work The Senior Professional Engineer supports water and wastewater treatment and collection system projects from early planning through construction support.

Assignments can include treatment facilities, wet-weather controls, pump stations, force mains, process piping, and wet-well layouts. The role also prepares applications, permits, engineering reports, specifications, estimates, and operation and maintenance manuals.

Design work connects hydraulic calculations with field conditions. Pump sizing and selection depend on flow, head, system friction, operating conditions, and the required service range. Treatment and collection projects also require clear records so that construction teams, owners, operators, and reviewing agencies can work from the same technical decisions.## Pumping Systems and Project Delivery The water practice needs technical judgment across pumping systems and pipeline design.

The engineer performs calculations, evaluates wet-weather control alternatives, reviews design costs, supports startup and troubleshooting, and conducts pump testing when projects reach the field.
* Hydraulic calculations for equipment sizing and selection
* Pump testing, startup, and troubleshooting
* Pipeline and treatment design support
* Permit, report, specification, and estimate preparation
* Project status reporting and design coordination
* On-site inspections and pre-construction meetings

Project delivery also includes research, alternative analysis, technical presentations, and communication with design engineers. Client meetings, plan reviews, pre-design meetings, and professional organization events add a regular communication component to the engineering work.## Professional Engineering Credentials The position requires a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering and an active PE license. A PE license is issued through a state licensing board after education, acceptable experience, and examinations, with state requirements varying by jurisdiction.

Engineering licensure requirements commonly include an accredited degree, progressive experience, and FE and PE examinations.

Licensed engineers hold authority that affects public infrastructure work. Only a licensed engineer can prepare, sign, seal, and submit engineering drawings in the circumstances governed by applicable law. The professional engineering path…