Senior Engineer​/Project Manager- Water Resources

Location:State College, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Salary: $115,000 – $200,000 annually (based on experience)

Superior Skilled Trades is hiring for a Senior Engineer / Project Manager – Water Resources for a direct hire opportunity with our client in State College, PA.

Our client is an established, multidisciplinary engineering and architectural consulting firm specializing in infrastructure design, environmental engineering, water resources, and construction management. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions, the company partners with municipalities, utilities, and public agencies to develop and improve critical infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Professional Engineer (PE) with a strong background in water and/or wastewater engineering to take on a leadership role combining technical engineering, project management, client development, and business growth.

The successful candidate will oversee complex water and wastewater projects from initial planning through construction while helping expand the firm's Water Resources division in the Marlton market.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead the planning, design, and development of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pumping stations, collection systems, and water distribution networks.

• Perform advanced engineering analyses, system evaluations, hydraulic calculations, and technical studies.

• Manage engineering design efforts from conceptual planning and preliminary design through final construction documents.

• Oversee the preparation and review of engineering drawings, technical specifications, construction cost estimates, and project documentation.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, environmental standards, and permitting requirements.

• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers, Engineers-in-Training (EITs), interns, and designers.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver comprehensive project solutions.

Project Management

• Manage multiple water and wastewater engineering projects, ensuring successful execution within established budgets, schedules, and scope.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, utility representatives, and other project stakeholders.

• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, engineering deliverables, and construction-phase coordination.

• Review shop drawings, construction submittals, specifications, and project sequencing.

• Identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

• Maintain high standards for project quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal, utility, and public-sector clients.

• Support existing client accounts while identifying opportunities for additional engineering services.

• Develop new client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives within the Marlton market.

• Help expand the firm's Water Resources project portfolio and local engineering capabilities.

• Collaborate with firm leadership to support strategic growth and long-term business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Significant professional experience in water and/or wastewater engineering.

• Demonstrated experience with the planning, design, and/or construction of water or wastewater treatment facilities
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• Strong technical knowledge of water and…