Professional Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.

$115K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Virginia PE preferred or ability to obtain within six months
  • 8+ years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure planning, design, and construction support
  • Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary projects from planning through construction
  • Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment systems, conveyance infrastructure, utility design standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated project management experience, including scope, budget, schedule, staffing, and client coordination
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support projects involving water and wastewater treatment facilities and distribution systems
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop cost-effective solutions
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
  • Foster strong client relationships and support business development efforts
  • Prepare engineering reports, calculations, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Mentor emerging professionals in the field of water/wastewater infrastructure

Benefits

  • Robust benefits package, including health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education
  • Flexible work environment with potential for travel throughout Virginia
  • Support for active participation in professional organizations
  • Mentorship opportunities within the team
Full Job Description
This Opportunity:

Join our Water/Wastewater team and help deliver critical infrastructure projects for municipal, utility, and industrial clients across Virginia. In this role, you'll lead and support projects involving water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, pump and lift stations, storage facilities, and related utility improvements.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, cost-effective solutions; manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality; foster strong client relationships; support business development efforts; and mentor emerging professionals.

Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Virginia PE preferred or ability to obtain within six months
  • 8+ years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure planning, design, and construction support
  • Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary projects from planning through construction
  • Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment systems, conveyance infrastructure, utility design standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience preparing engineering reports, calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and related technical deliverables
  • Demonstrated project management experience, including scope, budget, schedule, staffing, and client coordination.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Virginia.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience serving Virginia municipalities, utilities, or industrial water/wastewater clients
  • Experience managing water and wastewater treatment facility projects and utility infrastructure improvements
  • Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software and industry-standard design tools
  • Experience with utility master planning, asset management, capital improvement planning, or resilience studies
  • Proposal development and business development experience
  • Established relationships within Virginia's water/wastewater market.
  • Active participation in professional organizations such as AWWA, WEF, ACEC, or APWA.


Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $115,000 and $150,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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