Senior Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach.

If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

Wendel is currently seeking a Senior Engineer to join our growing Water and Wastewater Engineering team. This position offers flexibility in the candidate’s location, and we offer a hybrid work schedule. This position is open in our Buffalo, Williamsville, Syracuse, Rochester, and Albany, NY offices. Our corporate headquarters is in Williamsville, NY.

• This role would include responsibilities as a “doer/seller” to lead and direct the development of water and wastewater infrastructure projects as a client facing manager.
• Serve as Lead Senior Engineer on medium to large scale multi-discipline design and construction project efforts for water/wastewater projects which would include design leader, QA/QC reviewer, quality assurance, and technical advisor.
• Support project management staff with inter/intradisciplinary coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and resources to meet project timeline and budget compliance.
• Mentor mid/junior engineering and technical staff.
• Working as a lead client contact to identify needs, provide solutions, and lead the growth of client relationships and business development.
• Leading teams during the marketing and proposal phase of the project. This would include proposal writing, presentation, scope development, and budget development for water and wastewater projects.

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or related fields is required.
• PE is preferred; experience and background will be considered in place of licensing.
• The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in the water or wastewater discipline, with a water treatment design focus preferred.
• Experience with hydraulics, municipal water and wastewater treatment plant design, process instrumentation and controls.
• Strong management, seller/doer, and leadership skills.
• Previous experience working with municipalities and grant funding agencies.
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be available to travel to job sites and client meetings. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work-life balance including:
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k match
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.

Salary Range: $114,000 - $170,000.

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Hear from Our Team:
We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients.

They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

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