Civil Engineer- Water Focused

Hirerising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirerising is seeking a senior engineer to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients. You will manage planning through delivery, oversee budgets, and coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to build client relationships and drive project success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with municipal clients, utilities, and consulting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through design and delivery.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, quality, and client expectations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.
• Perform technical analyses, hydraulic calculations, and system evaluations.
• Support proposals, scope development, and fee estimates.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Build strong client relationships and support business growth efforts.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Water/wastewater engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Join a highly respected engineering consulting firm that specializes in delivering innovative water and wastewater infrastructure solutions for municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients nationwide. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful projects that improve communities, protect public health, and support sustainable water resources.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through design and delivery
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, quality, and client expectations
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers
• Perform technical analyses, hydraulic calculations, and system evaluations
• Support proposals, scope development, and fee estimates
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Build strong client relationships and support business growth efforts

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience working with municipal clients, utilities, and consulting teams
• Knowledge of hydraulic modeling, treatment facilities, and water infrastructure design

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on high-impact projects that directly benefit communities
• Collaborate with recognized industry experts
• Strong career growth and leadership opportunities
• Stable project pipeline with nationally recognized clients
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• If you're a Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Water/Wastewater Engineer, Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer, or Utilities Infrastructure Professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to connect.