Senior Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Title:

Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Department:
Water Resources Team

Supervises:
Junior Engineers and Project Staff

Role Type:
Full-time

Location:

Columbus, OH (Headquarters)

Ribway Engineering Group, Inc. is an established and reputable consulting firm providing multi-disciplinary services in civil, water/wastewater, environmental, and transportation engineering. We serve both public and private sector clients with a commitment to technical excellence. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we offer a robust growth environment, excellent benefits, and the potential for equity-based discussions for long-tenured professionals.

We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within our growing Water Resources Team. This role is designed for a veteran Professional Engineer who can navigate the complexities of treatment plant design, pumping stations, and collection/distribution systems. You will lead projects from concept through construction, ensuring that municipal infrastructure is resilient, efficient, and compliant with all state and local regulations.

• Technical Leadership:
  Lead the research, planning, and design of water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution systems, collection systems, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Infrastructure Design:
  Develop comprehensive construction documents and specifications for pumping stations and utility networks.
• Project Management:
  Plan and organize engineering activities, managing budgets, deliverables, and schedules to ensure project objectives are met.
• Supervisory Guidance:
  Provide situational leadership and mentorship to junior engineers; ensure design quality meets or exceeds industry standards for functionality and safety.
• Business Development:
  Participate in client development activities, assess market opportunities, and lead the preparation of technical concepts for proposals and presentations.
• Construction Administration:
  Oversee construction oversight and administration to ensure field execution aligns with design intent and professional standards.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, contractors, and sub-consultants; represent the firm at high-level meetings and industry conferences.

• Experience:
  
  15+ years of progressive post-education experience in water/wastewater design engineering.
• Licensure:
  Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Ohio is required (multi-state licensure is a plus).
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s Degree is a plus).
• Technical Mastery:
  Extensive experience in treatment plant upgrades, rehabilitation, and new design for both water and wastewater systems.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Strong working knowledge of relevant water/wastewater codes, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Communication:
  Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills; ability to solve problems in a high-pressure team environment.

• Modeling Expertise:
  Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software for distribution and collection systems.
• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record in managing large-scale program/construction management for municipal clients.

• Financial:
  Competitive salary ($100,000 – $140,000) plus bonuses and retirement savings.
• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Protection:
  Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Growth:
  Significant potential for career advancement and equity-based opportunities based on service.