Full-time
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
Columbus, OH · $100k-$140k
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About this role
Client: A client in the civil and environmental engineering consulting industry
Location: Columbus, OH
Work mode: On-site
Work authorization: US Citizen/Permanent Resident
Relocation: Not available
Openings: 1
Job Overview
Title: Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
Department: Water Resources Team
Supervises: Junior Engineers and Project Staff
Role Type: Full-time
Location: Columbus, OH
About the Client: The client is an established and reputable consulting firm providing multi-disciplinary services in civil, water/wastewater, environmental, and transportation engineering. We serve both public and private sector clients with a commitment to technical excellence. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we offer a robust growth environment, excellent benefits, and the potential for equity-based discussions for long-tenured professionals.
About the Position: We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within our growing Water Resources Team. This role is designed for a veteran Professional Engineer who can navigate the complexities of treatment plant design, pumping stations, and collection/distribution systems. You will lead projects from concept through construction, ensuring that municipal infrastructure is resilient, efficient, and compliant with all state and local regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Lead the research, planning, and design of water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution systems, collection systems, and stormwater infrastructure.
Infrastructure Design: Develop comprehensive construction documents and specifications for pumping stations and utility networks.
Project Management: Plan and organize engineering activities, managing budgets, deliverables, and schedules to ensure project objectives are met.
Supervisory Guidance: Provide situational leadership and mentorship to junior engineers; ensure design quality meets or exceeds industry standards for functionality and safety.
Business Development: Participate in client development activities, assess market opportunities, and lead the preparation of technical concepts for proposals and presentations.
Construction Administration: Oversee construction oversight and administration to ensure field execution aligns with design intent and professional standards.
Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, contractors, and sub-consultants; represent the firm at high-level meetings and industry conferences.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 15+ years of progressive post-education experience in water/wastewater design engineering.
Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Ohio is required (multi-state licensure is a plus).
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s Degree is a plus).
Technical Mastery: Extensive experience in treatment plant upgrades, rehabilitation, and new design for both water and wastewater systems.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of relevant water/wastewater codes, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Communication: Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills; ability to solve problems in a high-pressure team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Modeling Expertise: Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software for distribution and collection systems.
Management Experience: Proven track record in managing large-scale program/construction management for municipal clients.
Benefits & Compensation
Financial: Competitive salary ($100,000 – $140,000) plus bonuses and retirement savings.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Protection: Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Growth: Significant potential for career advancement and equity-based opportunities based on service.
Location: Columbus, OH
Work mode: On-site
Work authorization: US Citizen/Permanent Resident
Relocation: Not available
Openings: 1
Job Overview
Title: Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
Department: Water Resources Team
Supervises: Junior Engineers and Project Staff
Role Type: Full-time
Location: Columbus, OH
About the Client: The client is an established and reputable consulting firm providing multi-disciplinary services in civil, water/wastewater, environmental, and transportation engineering. We serve both public and private sector clients with a commitment to technical excellence. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we offer a robust growth environment, excellent benefits, and the potential for equity-based discussions for long-tenured professionals.
About the Position: We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within our growing Water Resources Team. This role is designed for a veteran Professional Engineer who can navigate the complexities of treatment plant design, pumping stations, and collection/distribution systems. You will lead projects from concept through construction, ensuring that municipal infrastructure is resilient, efficient, and compliant with all state and local regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Lead the research, planning, and design of water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution systems, collection systems, and stormwater infrastructure.
Infrastructure Design: Develop comprehensive construction documents and specifications for pumping stations and utility networks.
Project Management: Plan and organize engineering activities, managing budgets, deliverables, and schedules to ensure project objectives are met.
Supervisory Guidance: Provide situational leadership and mentorship to junior engineers; ensure design quality meets or exceeds industry standards for functionality and safety.
Business Development: Participate in client development activities, assess market opportunities, and lead the preparation of technical concepts for proposals and presentations.
Construction Administration: Oversee construction oversight and administration to ensure field execution aligns with design intent and professional standards.
Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, contractors, and sub-consultants; represent the firm at high-level meetings and industry conferences.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 15+ years of progressive post-education experience in water/wastewater design engineering.
Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Ohio is required (multi-state licensure is a plus).
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s Degree is a plus).
Technical Mastery: Extensive experience in treatment plant upgrades, rehabilitation, and new design for both water and wastewater systems.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of relevant water/wastewater codes, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Communication: Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills; ability to solve problems in a high-pressure team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Modeling Expertise: Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software for distribution and collection systems.
Management Experience: Proven track record in managing large-scale program/construction management for municipal clients.
Benefits & Compensation
Financial: Competitive salary ($100,000 – $140,000) plus bonuses and retirement savings.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Protection: Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Growth: Significant potential for career advancement and equity-based opportunities based on service.
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