Burgess & Niple

Water/Wastewater Engineering Lead

Burgess & Niple • $100K — $120K *
Cincinnati, OH 45238In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or eligibility for reciprocity
  • Over 10 years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure design
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit or hydraulic modeling software preferred
  • Knowledge of treatment processes is an advantage
  • Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Strong commitment to developing and mentoring junior engineers

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main coordination point between clients, design teams, and stakeholders
  • Lead significant projects while enhancing business development and maintaining engineering excellence
  • Guide project teams in planning and designing water and wastewater systems
  • Ensure quality control for all services and deliverables
  • Drive business development activities, including client meetings and proposal submission
  • Manage budgets, schedules, and proactively address project risks
  • Mentor engineers at various career stages to cultivate their professional growth

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship programs for career advancement
  • Collaborative work culture focused on innovation
  • Strong community engagement through impactful projects
  • Flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance
Full Job Description
Lead transformative water and wastewater infrastructure projects while shaping the future of our regional practice as a Water/Wastewater Engineering Lead. In this pivotal role, you'll mentor and orchestrate engineering teams through complex water and wastewater design projects for municipal agencies and utility clients, while serving as a trusted client advisor and developing the next generation of water/wastewater engineers. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic business development to deliver exceptional projects on time and within budget, building lasting partnerships that strengthen communities and expand our presence across the region.

What You'll Do
  • Function as the central point of coordination between clients, design teams, and stakeholders; maintaining strong relationships with municipal agencies and utility clients
  • Lead high-impact projects while driving business development and maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence and client service
  • Lead and mentor project teams through the planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure, including collection system sewers, lift stations, force mains, treatment facilities, booster stations, and/or studies of wastewater and water systems
  • Maintain quality control of services and deliverable
  • Drive business development efforts including pursuit leadership, client meetings, and proposal preparation
  • Ensure quality control of all deliverables while managing budgets, schedules, and proactively mitigating project risk
  • Mentor engineers at all levels, supporting their development into confident, independent professionals

Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment or ability to be registered with reciprocity
  • 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; experience with Revit or hydraulic modeling software a plus
  • Treatment process knowledge a plus
  • Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others

About Burgess & Niple

Burgess & Niple is an engineering and architecture firm that provides services in the areas of transportation, water, wastewater, site development, and architecture. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Burgess & Niple has completed projects in all 50 states and several countries around the world. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the National Design-Build Award and the American Council of Engineering Companies' Grand Award.
Learn more about Burgess & Niple
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$110 million
* Ladders Estimates

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