Principal Wastewater Engineer

T&M Associates; New Jersey; On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

T&M Associates is seeking a highly skilled Water Engineer to lead wastewater treatment and hydraulic design projects in New Jersey. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, industrial wastewater characterization, and process optimization, working closely with clients and technical teams.

Requirements include a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree from ABET-accredited program, PE license, 8+ years of water/wastewater experience, and strong communication skills with client coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited university is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in water/wastewater with industrial wastewater treatment expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong collaboration and client coordination experience; willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Perform wastewater characterizations based on industrial practices and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and evaluate improvements in treatment processes and equipment to enhance performance.
• Conduct wastewater treatment process calculations and assist in process modeling to size and configure treatment processes.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and develop system head curves for pumping design.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for projects to ensure economic feasibility.
• Design layouts and specifications for treatment system improvements in collaboration with experts and other disciplines.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements and prepare permit applications as needed.
• Assist in construction-related activities including reviewing submittals and RFIs, tracking progress, and advising on discrepancies.

Skills

communication skills

problem-solving

collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

T&M Associates is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Water Engineer to join our dynamic team! In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing projects related to wastewater treatment, hydraulic design, and regulatory compliance. This role requires extensive experience in wastewater characterization, treatment process improvement, and engineering design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial wastewater treatment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and technical experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wastewater characterizations based on industrial practices, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and evaluate potential improvements in treatment processes and equipment to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Conduct wastewater treatment process calculations and assist in process modeling to properly size and configure treatment processes.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and develop system head curves for designing pumping systems.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for projects to ensure economic feasibility and optimal resource allocation.
• Design layouts and specifications for treatment system improvements, including equipment, pumps, piping, tanks, chemical feed systems, and process monitoring and control systems in collaboration with technical experts and other design disciplines.
• Evaluate and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; prepare and submit regulatory permit applications as needed.
• Assist in construction-related activities including reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs (Requests for Information), preparing RFPs (Requests for Proposals), tracking project progress, reviewing contractor pay applications, and advising the owner on discrepancies and changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited university is required.
• Professional Engineers (PE) License is required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in the water and/or wastewater disciplines, with specific expertise in industrial wastewater treatment design.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, regional, and federal regulatory requirements related to water and wastewater.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong problem-solving and operational skills.
• Client coordination and collaboration experience are essential.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, including occasional overnight stays.

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, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities — all within a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment. See more details about benefits here.

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