Principal Engineer - Water Process, Treatment and Distribution

T&M Associates; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (health, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

T&M Associates is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our Water Market in Pennsylvania with a hybrid work arrangement that blends in-office collaboration and remote work.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in planning, design, and construction administration for water process, treatment and distribution projects, and holds a PE license. You will lead major projects, mentor junior staff, and support client relations and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of water process, treatment and distribution experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects involving drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Provide project management and design assistance for WWTP upgrades, sewer system extensions, and waterline extensions.
• Review and oversee new user plan submissions for municipal clients.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and engineering studies.
• Track financial aspects of projects, ensuring budgets and schedules are met.
• Coordinate workload and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Oversee construction administration and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, fostering strong communication and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

T&M Associates is seeking a multi-talented Principal Engineer to join our Water Market! This opportunity is available in any of our Pennsylvania offices, with the flexibility of a hybrid work environment that combines in-office collaboration with remote work. We are looking for an experienced professional with 7+ years of experience in planning, design, and construction administration for projects related to water process, treatment, and distribution. This individual will be a key leader in planning and managing projects for our drinking water and wastewater clients while also mentoring junior staff and supporting business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects involving drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Provide project management and design assistance for WWTP upgrades, sewer system extensions, and waterline extensions.
• Review and oversee new user plan submissions for municipal clients.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and engineering studies.
• Track financial aspects of projects, ensuring budgets and schedules are met.
• Coordinate workload and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Oversee construction administration and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, fostering strong communication and collaboration.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
• 7+ years of related experience in water process, treatment, and distribution projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience strongly preferred.Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D required.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project (MS Access a plus).
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-interaction skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results.

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $105,000 - $135,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and professional growth of our employees.

• comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• a 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• flexible work schedules
• wellness programs
• professional development opportunities

All within a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment.

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