Water Wastewater Engineer

Job Title:

Water / Wastewater Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on the evaluation, planning, design, and construction of municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, and related infrastructure projects. The Water / Wastewater Engineer leads complex site civil and utility projects, supports municipal clients, and oversees project delivery from initial planning through construction and start-up. The position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of treatment facilities, pump stations, and distribution systems within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Responsibilities

+ Perform complex site civil, water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering and construction assignments for municipal clients.

+ Lead the planning, design, and development of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, including treatment facilities, combined sewer overflow facilities, sanitary sewer stations, booster pump stations, and transmission and distribution mains.

+ Direct engineers and technical support staff in the preparation and review of plans, specifications, and technical documents for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

+ Oversee projects from planning and procurement through start-up and construction, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.

+ Prepare detailed construction cost estimates and support project budgeting and financial planning.

+ Perform construction monitoring and coordinate field activities to ensure work complies with design documents and client expectations.

+ Review proposed contracts to identify key parameters, time schedules, milestones, and major task areas, and ensure alignment with project objectives.

+ Develop and manage project scope, procedures, and budgets, and adjust plans as needed to meet project goals.

+ Ensure all contractual commitments are met and that work is performed in accordance with client instructions and project requirements.

+ Attend and actively participate in client-facing meetings, including project meetings, council meetings, board meetings, and other stakeholder sessions, some of which may occur after regular business hours.

+ Maintain effective working relationships with internal divisions and departments involved in providing services related to the project.

+ Control and review project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and progress reports, and ensure robust project quality control.

+ Monitor project fees and budgets, identify issues, and report concerns to appropriate program managers and task leaders.

+ Support a collaborative project culture by providing guidance, mentorship, and technical direction to junior engineers and technical staff.

+ Utilize project management software and tools to track schedules, budgets, deliverables, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Ensure compliance with applicable safety codes and requirements while visiting and traversing construction and project sites.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

+ 5 or more years of experience with municipal water and/or wastewater projects.

+ Experience in the evaluation, planning, design, and construction of one or more of the following: water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, water mains, sewer systems, stormwater systems, and/or lift stations.

+ Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of Michigan, or the ability to obtain PE registration within 6 months.

+ Experience in civil engineering with specific experience in water and wastewater engineering.

+ Ability to lead and direct engineers and technical support staff on complex projects.

+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.

+ Strong technical writing skills for reports, specifications, and project documentation.

+ Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites while complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with municipal water and wastewater engineering projects, including treatment facilities, combined sewer overflow facilities, sanitary sewer stations, booster pump stations, and transmission and distribution mains.

+ Experience working as a Water / Wastewater Engineer in a municipal or consulting environment.

+ Proficiency with project management software is preferred.

+ Hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.

+ Familiarity with civil 3D or similar civil design software is beneficial.

+ EIT (Engineer-in-Training) or prior progression toward professional licensure is advantageous.

+ Experience in construction monitoring and coordination of field activities.

+ Experience reviewing and managing contracts, project schedules, and budgets.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a multidisciplinary environment.

Work Environment

The role follows a standard schedule of approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some client and public meetings…