Engineer II - Water/Wastewater

Verdantas LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a Water & Wastewater Staff Engineer II to join our Akron or Mentor, OH office. You will support project teams in designing and delivering water and wastewater facilities, preparing reports, and developing hydraulic models.

You will work with Project Managers, mentors junior staff, and contribute to field investigations and design drawings. ABET-credited degree and 2+ years experience required; EIT/PE preferred. On-site work with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• 2+ years in water & wastewater or related civil engineering projects
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required
• Familiarity with computer models for hydraulic system analysis
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with engineering design for water and wastewater facilities
• Develop hydraulic models and perform engineering analysis
• Prepare engineering reports and feasibility studies
• Prepare design drawings, plans, sections, details, and profiles
• Participate in field investigations and permitting applications
• Provide construction administration support for projects
• Mentor junior staff as applicable

Skills

Engineering analysis

Hydraulic modeling

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Environmental Eng

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is seeking a talented Water & Wastewater Staff Engineer II to join our team in either our Akron, OH or Mentor, OH office. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented engineer to support innovative water and wastewater projects in Ohio. In this role, you’ll collaborate with experienced Project Managers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that improve essential infrastructure for communities. From preparing reports and hydraulic models to developing design plans and participating in field investigations, you’ll play a key part in shaping sustainable water systems while advancing your technical expertise.

Salary Range: The minimum salary for this position is $85,000 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

What You’ll Do:

• Assist Project Managers with engineering design for water and wastewater facilities requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks
• Perform technical engineering work associated with water and wastewater engineering including:
• Prepare engineering reports and feasibility studies
• Prepare engineering-related calculations and visual aids
• Develop hydraulic models and perform engineering analysis
• Participate in field investigations
• Prepare design drawings, plans, sections, details, and profiles/sections
• Complete various permitting applications
• Attend meetings with municipal officials, engineers, and contractors
• Provide construction administration of water and wastewater projects
• Some mentoring and delegation of work tasks to junior staff

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis in water/wastewater or other related field
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• 2+ years of experience in water & wastewater or related civil engineering projects including design, analyses, and studies
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required
• Familiarity with computer models for hydraulic system analysis
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

Your next opportunity is waiting—go find it and come grow with us! From innovative projects to collaborative teams, we offer careers where you can grow, make an impact, and do your best work. Take the next step, discover where you belong, and build something meaningful with us.