CAREERS – SR PROJECT ENGINEER – WASTEWATER

Laberge Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Laberge Group seeks a Senior Project Engineer specializing in municipal wastewater to join our New York team. You will lead project teams, guide design and construction of WW conveyance systems, and coordinate with multiple disciplines.

Your expertise in planning, design, and client management will help deliver complex water infrastructure projects on time and within budget. You will mentor junior staff, develop budgets and schedules, and produce construction packages with clear specifications.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in planning, design, and construction of municipal WW conveyance.

Responsibilities

• Develop project team capabilities and supervise staff.
• Manage projects from planning to design and construction of WW conveyance systems.
• Develop construction documents and provide engineering services during construction.
• Establish budgets and schedules; prepare cost estimates.
• Coordinate with other disciplines on projects.
• Develop medium to large planning and design projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare complete construction packages for WW systems.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations and analyses using design software.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff; ensure clear communication.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Project Management

Team Leadership

Client Relations

Education

Bachelors in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Eng

Job description

CAREERS – SR PROJECT ENGINEER – WASTEWATER

Career opportunity: Senior Project Engineer – Wastewater

Laberge Group has an excellent opportunity for a motivated and talented applicant for a Senior Project Engineer to assist in designing and progressing public and private projects throughout New York. The successful applicant will work in a team environment on various types of civil/environmental engineering projects including municipal wastewater projects. Your skills and experience will be used to apply applicable code requirements, prepare technical reports, work with permitting agencies, and assist with construction phase services.

Job Duties Include

• Utilize technical knowledge and experience to develop the project team's overall capabilities.
• Manage projects from planning to design and construction of wastewater conveyance systems including pipelines, pump stations, storage, and end-of-pipe treatment facilities.
• Develop construction documents/specifications and handle engineering services during construction.
• Establish budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment; create and manage cost estimates and project schedules.
• Coordinate execution of projects with other disciplines.
• Develop medium to large planning and design projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare complete construction packages (including all deliverables) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of WW systems for clients.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations & analysis utilizing design software to solve complex issues.
• Supervise and support the work of others and mentor junior‑level engineer & design/drafting technical staff.

Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications

• 10 – 15 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of municipal WW conveyance.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field of study.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and approving project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Experience in process design, treatment plant upgrades and pump station design.
• Client relationship skills including preparation and development of proposals and client management experience with a successful record of delivering a variety of engineering projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Strong data analysis and technical problem‑solving.
• Willingness to develop competence in a broad array of engineering‑related tasks.
• Ability to train and mentor junior‑level staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an opportunity to join a growing, well‑established firm which offers a competitive salary of $100,000 to $140,000 commensurate with experience as well as an excellent benefit package. Laberge Group continuously strives to provide employees and their families comprehensive benefits surrounding physical and financial well‑being. Benefits include healthcare and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement savings with employer matching contributions and a 100% vesting schedule, annual bonus performance programs, flexibility, and paid time off. Tuition assistance for continuing education & professional licensure and an excellent professional development program are also available. Laberge Group continually supports employees with professional development through local and national professional associations.