Senior Civil Design Engineer; Water​/Wastewater | Melville, NY

Overview

Elevate Your Craft. Shape What’s Next. You’ve built a strong foundation in water and wastewater engineering—now it’s time to take your expertise further. At Bohler, you’ll play a key role in designing the infrastructure that protects public health and supports Long Island’s communities. Collaborating with experienced engineers and project leaders, you’ll take ownership of complex design challenges, refine your technical approach, and help deliver innovative, resilient water and wastewater solutions.

Bohler’s Melville, NY office is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Design Engineer ready to grow their technical impact. In this role, you’ll support the design, permitting, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems. You’ll contribute to technically sound designs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions for municipal and utility clients throughout Long Island and the Greater New York region.

• Design water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and related systems
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, bid documents, and permit applications
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis of water and wastewater systems
• Conduct site assessments, field inspections, and condition assessments of existing infrastructure
• Develop quantity take-offs and construction cost estimates to support project planning and delivery
• Apply a strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes to inform design decisions
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including surveyors, civil engineers, and environmental scientists
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout design and construction
• Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal permitting and regulatory requirements
• Support construction administration through submittal reviews, RFIs, and field coordination
• Prepare technical memoranda and maintain organized project documentation

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• 5+ years of experience in land development, water and/or wastewater engineering design.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software.
• Knowledge of local zoning, permitting, and construction requirements.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• PE license beneficial; EIT required or in progress.

Join Bohler to strengthen your technical skills, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and help design water and wastewater systems that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience. The base pay range for this role is $90,000 – $105,000 per year.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) match of 1:1 up to 6%
• Paid time off and holidays
• Eligibility for bi-annual performance bonuses, and annual salary reviews/adjustments
• Office and company-wide events that provide a fun atmosphere
• Wellness programs, paid maternity/paternity leave, bereavement leave, life insurance, and more

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on employment status (full-time or part-time).

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Bohler does not sponsor petition-based employment visas that require formal USCIS filings, such as H-1B or PERM-based green cards. Bohler may provide employer support letters for TN (Canadian or Mexican citizens) or E-3 (Australian citizens) when business needs permit. Please contact our recruiting team if you have questions about your eligibility for visa status.

Bohler is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.