Project Engineer Wastewater

Wastewater Engineer / $80k-$120k / Great Place To Work!

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Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a highly respected civil engineering firm with offices in the Lehigh Valley and the Slate Belt/Pocono Mountain regions. Our multidisciplinary team includes civil engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, sewage enforcement officers, construction observers and AutoCAD designers. We deliver a diverse portfolio of land development projects across residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal sectors.

Our firm has 15 employees. While this is a new division, existing staff will provide support. We operate full-time in the office, with every other Friday designated as remote. Flexibility can be accommodated in certain circumstances, though our standard policy is in-office.

Why join us?

• This role provides significant opportunities for growth and career advancement within a well-respected, team-oriented firm. We are committed to exceptional client service, invest in up-to-date software and benefits, and foster a collaborative environment.

Job Details

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be a Pennsylvania-registered Professional Engineer with at least 10 years of site design and/or municipal engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on water systems and wastewater systems. This role offers a significant growth opportunity, reporting directly to our Principal Engineer while collaborating closely with our Senior Engineer. The Project Engineer will also serve as a key representative for our clients, including municipalities and water/sewer authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects from conception through construction.
• Provide project management oversight, including supervision of support staff.
• Represent clients such as municipalities and water/sewer authorities, coordinating with municipal, state, and federal agencies.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and public presentations.
• Ensure compliance with municipal approval processes and ordinance requirements.
• Contribute to the design and permitting of stormwater management systems.
• Support the design and construction oversight of municipal infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with DEP/EPA standards for water and wastewater projects.
• Oversee construction-phase services, including contractor coordination, field inspections, and project close-out.
• Collaborate with design teams to develop innovative, high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in site design and/or municipal engineering, with demonstrated expertise in water and wastewater systems.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of municipal approval processes, land development, and subdivision projects.
• Expertise in stormwater management design and permitting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D preferred.
• Experience with transportation engineering, sanitary sewer, and water systems a plus.
• Familiarity with DEP/EPA permitting and compliance requirements strongly preferred.
• Experience working with municipalities and water/sewer authorities highly valued.

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