Principal Wastewater Engineer — Regional Leader & Projects

Mott MacDonald Group

Morristown (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 153,000 - 191,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

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Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Wastewater Engineer to lead and grow our wastewater discipline across NY, NJ, PA and MA. This senior role combines client leadership with technical oversight and project delivery for municipal wastewater systems.

The successful candidate will develop trusted relationships with utilities, drive strategic pursuits, and provide senior technical guidance from planning through construction. Hybrid work is supported with regional collaboration.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical or related engineering.
At least 15 years of progressively responsible wastewater engineering experience.
Proven success developing, managing and growing municipal wastewater client accounts.
Strong municipal wastewater treatment planning and process design experience.
Professional Engineer license in at least one US jurisdiction, with ability to obtain licensure in NY, NJ, PA and MA.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement growth strategies for priority wastewater clients and regional accounts.
Build trusted relationships with utility leaders, public agencies, plant operators and industry partners.
Identify upcoming needs, position the team for future opportunities and lead capture planning for strategic pursuits.
Lead proposals, client interviews, presentations, contract negotiations and account-development activities.
Serve as project director, project manager or principal-in-charge for major wastewater assignments.
Provide technical leadership for wastewater treatment planning, process evaluations, troubleshooting, NPDES permitting, facility design and plant upgrades.
Oversee the development of design criteria, process calculations, hydraulic profiles, mass balances, equipment sizing and facility layouts.
Guide evaluations and designs involving headworks, primary and biological treatment, nutrient removal, clarification, disinfection, biosolids treatment and handling, chemical feed systems, advanced treatment, wet weather treatment and ancillary systems.
Experience with sanitary sewer, force main, pump station, inflow and infiltration, wet-weather management and process-piping projects.
Direct multidisciplinary teams and oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, commercial performance and risk.
Support projects during bidding, construction, commissioning and start-up, including resolution of complex technical and operational issues.
Mentor project managers and technical staff while supporting succession planning and regional team development.