Lead Water Project Engineer

Wright-Pierce; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Wellness reimbursement

Mental health benefit

Volunteer hours

401(k) with profit sharing

Career development & training

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning environmental engineering firm, seeks a Lead Water Project Engineer to join the Water team in Burlington, MA. The role covers planning, design, and construction administration for drinking water and wastewater projects.

Salary range is $85,000 - $140,000 per year, with final amount based on education, experience, certifications, and location. Responsibilities include planning and design, support to the Project Manager, hydraulic design, asset management, report

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Focus on building strong relationships with coworkers and colleagues.
• Commitment to continual learning and ongoing professional development.
• Excellent personal organization and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Planning, design, and construction administration for drinking water and wastewater projects.
• Provide support to Project Manager and other team members.
• Hydraulic design for pump and piping systems.
• Asset management.
• Writing technical reports, memos, and communications.
• Working on pilot studies.
• Field work and site visits for projects in various phases.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Lead Water Project Engineer to join our Water team. In this role, you will be involved with planning, design, and construction administration for drinking water and wastewater source, distribution, storage, and treatment projects. Salary range is $85,000 - $140,000/yr. NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Responsibilities

• Planning, design, and construction administration for drinking water and wastewater source, distribution, storage, and treatment projects
• Provide support to Project Manager and other team members
• Hydraulic design for pump and piping systems
• Asset management
• Writing technical reports, memos, communications
• Working on pilot studies
• Field work and site visits for projects in various phases

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 previous engineering experience working on a variety of drinking water or wastewater projects
• Commensurate experience with local, state, and federal regulatory and funding processes
• MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
• AutoCAD, Revit preferred

Education

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or similar

Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Your Benefits

• 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

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.

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