Project Engineer / Project Manager – Water & Wastewater
Managing Water, Wastewater, and Land Development Projects at Every Scale This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Cohen Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year A bit about us: We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with more than 25 years of experience delivering sustainable civil and environmental solutions. Our team partners with public and private clients on water, wastewater, and land development projects at the local, national, and international level. Leveraging modern design tools and a collaborative approach, we provide full-lifecycle services from planning and permitting through detailed design. Our engineers work closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions that address today’s infrastructure and environmental challenges. With a strong focus on sustainability, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships, we are committed to engineering solutions that support communities today while protecting resources for the future. Why join us? You’ll join a growing, tight-knit engineering team where your expertise and leadership make a direct impact. This role offers exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects across water, wastewater, and land development, with opportunities to lead from both a project management and design perspective. We value accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. Team members are trusted with responsibility, encouraged to take ownership of projects, and supported through mentorship and accelerated career development. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, engage directly with clients, and play a key role in shaping project outcomes from concept through final design. If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and looking for a role that blends technical design with project leadership—while contributing to sustainable infrastructure—this is an environment where your career can continue to grow. Job Details Lead and manage water, wastewater, and land development projects from initial planning through final design and permitting for municipal, private, and industrial clients at the local, national, and international level. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing communication, expectations, and long-term relationships throughout the project lifecycle. Define and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans in collaboration with internal engineering teams. Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts to ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of high-quality design packages. Perform and oversee the design of water and wastewater systems, including pipelines, pump stations, treatment components, and related infrastructure. Lead site development design efforts, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, and utility layouts. Review and approve engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications, providing PE-level oversight and QA/QC. Guide projects through local, state, and federal permitting processes, coordinating directly with regulatory agencies as needed. Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and scope changes, to ensure projects remain aligned with client expectations. Mentor junior engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development. Support business development initiatives through proposal development, scope definition, and technical input. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or closely related field). 3–10 years of hands-on civil engineering design experience, preferably in water/wastewater or land development. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required (or strong preference for candidates with PE; EIT must be actively pursuing licensure if considered). Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Experience producing construction documents and performing engineering calculations. Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with clients and stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively within a team environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with municipal water/wastewater infrastructure and site development projects. Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting and regulatory processes. Experience working on public-sector projects or within multidisciplinary engineering teams. 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