Design Engineer - Environmental, Water & Wastewater

Penn Environmental & Remediation Inc.; Doylestown (Bucks County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn Environmental & Remediation Inc. is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer in Doylestown, PA. This role involves designing water and wastewater systems and mentoring junior staff while managing multiple projects. Applicants should have a degree in engineering, at least 7 years of experience, and be proficient in AutoCAD.

The position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation, and comprehensive health benefits, emphasizing safety and growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in environmental engineering, with a minimum of 5 years focused on water, wastewater, or remediation process design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or on track to obtain one within 2 years.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

• Design water and wastewater process components for client operations.
• Develop system process flow diagrams (PFDs) and Process/Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Provide direction to internal and external technology design teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Environmental Engineering

Project Management

Wastewater Process Design

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Civil3D

HydroCAD

Job description

About the Role

At Penn E&R, we empower professionals to create lasting, positive impact through environmental remediation, civil engineering design, and regulatory guidance. This role is based in our Doylestown, PA office and offers a flexible hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design water and wastewater process components, including piping, pumps, equalization/flow control and measurement, and water/groundwater treatment systems for removal of solids, metals, VOCs, and other parameters per client operation and regulatory requirements.
• Select and design physical and biological treatment processes, such as chemical precipitation, ion exchange, clarification, filtration, GAC, and biological technologies.
• Develop system process flow diagrams (PFDs), water balance calculations, and Process/Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Assist in preparing plans and specifications for treatment systems and related collection, conveyance, and monitoring systems.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operation and maintenance (O&M) plans.
• Provide direction to internal and external technology design teams to facilitate system upgrades, troubleshooting, bench‑scale and pilot studies, and other related engineering tasks.
• Provide support to other engineering disciplines (geotechnical, civil, plumbing, electrical) as needed.
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior and mid‑level staff for specific project assignments, and overall training and mentoring of the team.
• Lead and/or assist in the preparation of proposals, including development of scope and costs.
• Manage project financials as project or task manager.
• Interact with and build relationships with clients, contractors/subcontractors, and internal practice leaders; demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service and responsiveness to client needs.
• Manage and deliver multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
• Prepare technical documents, including reports, permit applications, and other written deliverables.
• Travel to client sites as needed to support project and client needs.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in environmental engineering, with a minimum of 5 years focused on water, wastewater, or remediation process design.
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD; working ability in Civil3D, HydroCAD, or other design software is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or on track to obtain one within 2 years.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to identify new client opportunities and manage client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities, including constructability in design products.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and performance‑based bonuses. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible. A strong commitment to field and office safety. A stable, growing company with local roots and regional impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Penn E&R, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.