Senior Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, PE

CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, PE to join our growing team in Panama City, FL. We are offering a hiring bonus of up to $10,000 for a selected candidate.

The Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer directs the engineering design team across the entire cycle of water/wastewater projects, from initial concept through successful completion. The role involves coordinating the engineering team, contractors and project managers to achieve project goals efficiently, ensuring all aspects of project design are met within budget and quality standards.

• Lead and manage the planning, design, and production of lift stations, pipelines, and/or water/wastewater treatment systems.
• Oversee others, provide scopes, and ensure alignment with goals, schedules, and budget.
• Use team‑management skills to lead the design group during the conceptual phase following CPH and client standards and templates.
• Direct development of an action plan and estimates for resources management, labor, materials, and time required to complete projects.
• Develop deliverables including plans, design reports, and technical specifications.
• Supervise junior engineers in evaluation of shop drawings and oversee construction administration duties as the Engineer of Record.
• Monitor progress of development projects and compare actual costs with estimates.
• Prepare monthly reports detailing progress and costs for next‑level management.
• Work with Project Managers to develop scope and man‑hour estimates for various projects.
• Review and study existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Travel periodically to perform business development, project management, site investigations, and construction observation. Duties include preparation or review of subsequent reports and exhibits.
• Collaborate with other Project Engineers from different plants to share similar problems and solutions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external clients.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Deltek Vision, Smartsheet or similar software platforms.
• Comfortable working and collaborating with a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to effectively multi‑task while adhering to project schedules and budgets.
• Knowledge of codes and design and construction practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• P.E. license in the state of Florida.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience (for Engineer III) and 8+ years of experience (for Engineer IV or higher) with water/wastewater projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principals and industry standards as it relates to pipelines, lift stations, pumps, water lines, stormwater systems, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long‑Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability.
• 401(k), Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.