Water and Wastewater Design Engineer

KLH Engineers, Inc

$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, with 3-5 years in project management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania or eligibility to obtain within 6 months.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading municipal water and wastewater projects.
  • Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with multitasking abilities.
  • Passionate about mentoring and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for municipal water and wastewater clients, ensuring satisfaction.
  • Lead water and wastewater facility projects from planning through construction.
  • Conduct site visits for condition assessment and troubleshooting.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, keeping stakeholders informed.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
  • Prepare planning/design reports, specifications, and permit applications.
  • Coordinate across disciplines for integrated project solutions.
  • Lead bid phase services, reviewing documents, RFIs, and coordinating contractors.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to focus on engineering without sales or KPI pressures.
  • Manage complex, impactful projects in a supportive environment.
  • Collaborative and intelligent team culture.
  • Flexible work schedule offered.
  • Experience projects from concept to construction without repetitive tasks.
  • Investment in employee growth through mentorship and learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
We9re currently seeking a Water and Wastewater Design Engineer to join our Pittsburgh office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, building strong client relationships, and leading projects that make a tangible difference in communities.

What You9ll Do
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal water and wastewater clients, managing relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Lead and oversee water and wastewater facility projects from planning through construction.
  • Conduct site visits to assess conditions, troubleshooting issues and ensure alignment between design and operations.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, keeping projects on track and clients informed.
  • Oversee and mentor junior engineers, CAD staff, and technical team members.
  • Prepare and oversee planning/design reports, specifications, and permit applications.
  • Coordinate across disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions.
  • Lead bid phase services, including review of biding documents, RFIs, and contractor coordination.


Who You Are
  • You have 7+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, with at least 3-5 years managing projects (scope, schedule, budget, and client interaction).
  • You hold a Bachelor9s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
  • You are a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania or have the ability to obtain your license within six months.
  • You9ve successfully led municipal water and wastewater projects.
  • You9re an effective communicator who can break down technical concepts for clients, regulators, and team members.
  • You9re highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities while keeping a cool head.
  • You enjoy mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative, supportive team culture.


Why KLH?
  • We9ll give you the space to do what you do best-be an engineer. You won9t be expected to act as a salesperson, and we9re not hung up on accounting metrics or KPIs.
  • We9re big enough to tackle complex, high-impact projects in-house, but small enough that your ideas won9t get lost in the shuffle.
  • You9ll work alongside a smart, collaborative, and genuinely supportive team.
  • We offer a flexible work schedule.
  • You9ll have the opportunity to see projects from concept to construction and start-up, and won9t be pigeonholed into doing the same task day after day.
  • We believe in investing in our people through mentorship, continued learning, and opportunities for growth.


If you9re ready to take the next step in your career and join our top-notch team, one that values your contributions, supports your growth, and offers meaningful project work, we9d love to hear from you. Apply today to discover how your skills and experience can make a real impact at KLH and with the clients we proudly serve.

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