Lead Project Engineer - Massachusetts

Wright-Pierce; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to enhance their Massachusetts Water team. This role involves overseeing the planning, design, and construction of critical drinking water projects, ensuring efficient distribution and treatment systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong hydraulic design skills and a commitment to mentorship, fostering the growth of junior engineers. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of environmental engineering. Join a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in water management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness program with fitness reimbursement

Mental health and well-being benefit

Paid volunteer hours

401(k) match and profit-sharing

Defined career development path

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work schedules

Hybrid work environment

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in drinking water engineering projects.
• Proficient in hydraulic design and project management.
• Effective communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction for water projects.
• Conduct hydraulic design for pump and piping systems.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project phases.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Technical writing

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

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Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our Massachusetts Water team. This person can be located out of our Marlborough, Burlington or Westfield, MA office. In this role, you will be involved with planning, design, and construction administration for drinking water source, distribution, storage, and treatment projects.

Responsibilities

• Planning, design, and construction administration for drinking water source, distribution, storage, and treatment projects
• Hydraulic design for pump and piping systems
• Master planning & asset management
• Writing technical reports, memos, communications
• Working on sampling, testing, pilot studies
• Field work and site visits for projects in various phases
• Mentoring junior-level staff, partnering with other teams' members
  
  

Essential Functions

• Possessing effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Focused on building strong relationship with coworkers and colleagues.
• Committed to continual learning and ongoing professional development.
• Possessing excellent personal organization and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven with strong attention to detail.
  
  

Experience

• 7+ years of experience working on a variety of drinking water engineering projects
• MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
• AutoCAD, GIS knowledge is a plus
  
  

Education

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  
  

Certifications

• Professional Engineer License is required
  
  

Your Benefits

Wright-Pierce’s goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our full benefits overview for more.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• Paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment
  
  

Best in Class Engagement

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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