Lead Wastewater Project Engineer

Wright-Pierce; Portsmouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Wellness program

Volunteer hours

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning environmental engineering firm, is seeking a licensed Lead Wastewater Project Engineer. The position offers a competitive salary range and a chance to work on water and wastewater infrastructure projects across multiple locations.

The role requires a PE license and 10+ years of experience in wastewater engineering, with opportunities to mentor staff and lead mid-size to large projects. Hybrid work arrangements are available in some offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• 10+ years of experience in wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to water and wastewater projects.
• Lead portions of large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Provide technical leadership and coordination for small to mid-size projects.
• Mentor staff and identify opportunities to improve standards.
• Ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain effective client relationships and communications.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a licensed Lead Wastewater Project Engineer to join our company.

Salary range is $95,000 - $160,000/yr.

NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Responsibilities

• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Perform portions of large or complex multi-disciplinary projects
• Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating small to mid-size water and wastewater projects
• Identify opportunities to enhance organization’s standards and delivery of services
• Manage and mentor staff
• Perform research assignments

Essential Functions

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Collection system design and field work
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills
• Personal organization and time management skills
• Produce assignments on time and on budget
• Build strong relationships with coworkers
• Collaborate with others to capitalize on Company’s collective capabilities
• Effective client relationship skills
• Exceptional proposal generation skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Experience

• 10 plus years

Certifications

• Professional Engineer License required

Education

• B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Office Location

• Providence, RI
• Portsmouth, NH
• Portland, ME
• Topsham, ME
• Clifton Park, NY
• Middletown, CT
• Burlington, VT

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.

• 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, gender expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment.

If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Sponsorship Available

At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.