Water​/Wastewater Engineer

At Mott Mac Donald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you.

We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott Mac Donald in North America.

Are you a skilled water engineer driven by the opportunity to create infrastructure that strengthens communities and protects the environment?  Join Mott Mac Donald’s dynamic and growing Water team in Pittsburgh, where your expertise will help shape some of the most transformative water infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Our Pittsburgh office is a hub for delivering forward-thinking solutions to aging infrastructure, climate adaptation, and water quality challenges.

Key Projects we’ve been involved with:  Ohio River Tunnel – We’re the design lead of this deep tunnel system, the first of three being built in Pittsburgh as part of ALCOSAN’s $2B Clean Water Plan.  Cohocksink Stormwater Project – A nature-based solution to urban flooding, integrating green infrastructure to manage stormwater sustainably in Philadelphia.

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District – Design lead of multiple deep tunnel systems in greater Cleveland region Pittsburgh Water – Supporting Pittsburgh Water in development and implementation of their capstone Water Reliability Program.

What You’ll Do:

Lead multidisciplinary teams on water resources, water treatment, and wastewater projects from planning through construction

Provide management and technical oversight on projects involving water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater systems, pipelines, and pump stations

Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets

Support business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposal efforts

Maintain and grow client relationships to support long-term success

Apply engineering principles to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes

Estimate project costs and support commercial planning

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering (Master’s preferred)
At least 7+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management focusing in water/wastewater design

Proven experience with public or private water and wastewater utilities in the U.S.Strong background in planning, design, and delivery of water-related infrastructurePE license in Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain within one year); additional state licenses in Mid-Atlantic and Midwest a plusA collaborative leader who can mentor junior staff and manage multidisciplinary teams

Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

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