Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

As a Water & Wastewater Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects for public-sector clients. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will apply your technical expertise to develop innovative and practical solutions that support the treatment, conveyance, storage, and distribution of water resources.

This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, project coordination, and growing leadership responsibilities. You will serve as a key technical contributor on project teams, lead design tasks, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and support the successful delivery of projects that improve community infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

This position supports projects involving water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, lift stations, treatment facilities, storage tanks, and related infrastructure. The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of project delivery, including planning, engineering evaluations, design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.

Projected Compensation: $130,000 - $165,000+ annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation above this range may be considered for candidates whose experience and expertise significantly exceed the minimum requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and review engineering plans, design calculations, specifications, and technical documentation for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and treatment systems.

• Apply engineering standards, design criteria, and regulatory requirements to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance.

• Participate in QA/QC reviews to ensure design quality, consistency, and technical integrity across project deliverables.

• Lead project tasks and coordinate design efforts with internal teams, subconsultants, clients, and regulatory agencies.

• Serve as a Task Lead or Assistant Project Manager on multidisciplinary project teams, with opportunities to manage projects and contracts valued at $500,000+.

• Support project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and implementation of quality control processes throughout project development.

• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and designers.

• Assist with proposal preparation, client coordination, and project pursuits in support of business development efforts.

• Contribute to securing and delivering approximately $100,000 to $500,000+ in new work annually.

What You'll Need:

• 6 to 12 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.

• Strong understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure design, permitting, and project delivery.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and public-sector agencies.

• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred, but not required.

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines. May occasionally be exposed to noise.

While performing the duties of this job, the physical demands of the employee may include constant sitting, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and occasional standing, moving, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, and coordination. This job will rarely require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over to 35 lbs

What BenefitsYoullEnjoy: 

• Career Growth & Development Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.

• Work-LifeAlignmentIndustry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.

• Wellness Medical, dental and vision insurance, employeeassistanceprogram, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.

• Life Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.

• Community Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employeenetworks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow: 

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlinedits often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.