Professional Wastewater Engineer #2920.29

Wade Trim; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Education reimbursement

Employee stock program

Job summary

Wade Trim in New York, NY, is seeking a Water Infrastructure Engineer to lead technical design and delivery for pump station and wastewater capital projects. This role demands an active Professional Engineer (PE) license and 10–15+ years of experience in pump station and wastewater system design. Responsibilities include providing design support, preparing engineering calculations, and serving as Design Lead on various projects. Strong leadership, technical delivery, and excellent client relations are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license and have 10–15+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong knowledge of pump station components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical planning, design and construction support on various wet weather projects.
• Serve as Design Lead/Deputy PM on pump station capital projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations and supporting analysis of alternatives.
• Monitor task budget and progress.
• Communicate project details with other design engineers.

Skills

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

10–15+ years of relevant experience with pump station and wastewater design

Strong knowledge of pump station components and systems

Experience developing plan, specification, & estimate packages

Familiarity with surge/transient analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What We Offer

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description

We are seeking a Water Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in New York, NY. This role will lead technical design and delivery for pump station and wastewater capital projects, including new facilities and rehabilitations. Candidates must hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license and have 10–15+ years of relevant experience with pump station and wastewater system design. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in multidisciplinary teams, deep knowledge of pumping system components and controls, and experience developing plans, specifications, and estimates for municipal clients.

Typical Responsibilities

• Provide technical planning, design and construction support on various wet weather projects that may include pump station, combined sewer overflow, collection system, water, stormwater, hydrologic and hydraulic models, and/or other water/wastewater projects
• Serve as Design Lead/Deputy PM on pump station capital projects.
• Support mentoring, standards, and QA/QC across pumping systems work.
• Prepare engineering calculations and supporting analysis of alternatives
• Prepare and evaluate wet weather control alternatives
• Develop and complete applications, permits, engineering reports and specifications
• Prepare and review engineer estimates
• Prepare design cost estimates
• Conduct research and development for projects
• Monitor task budget and progressPrepare project status and other reports
• Communicate project details with other design engineers
• Conduct project cost reviews
• Promote sales
• Prepare and review scope, budget, and schedule for project tasks
• Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports, and technical presentations
• Conduct on-site inspections as needed
• Attend and/or conduct client and project meetings
• Attend various meetings including pre-design, plan review, pre-construction, professional organization, staff, etc.
• Attend seminars and/or training classes
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering

Skills/Experience

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10–15+ years of relevant experience with pump station and wastewater design (new and rehabilitation).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong knowledge of pump station components and systems (wet wells, pumps/valves/piping, odor control/ventilation as relevant, standby power, SCADA/I&C interfaces)
• Experience developing plan, specification, & estimate packages and navigating reviews with municipal clients.
• Experience with rehabilitation/retrofit work: constrained sites, phased construction, maintaining operations, bypass pumping concepts.
• Familiarity with surge/transient analysis tools or coordination of transient evaluations.
• Construction administration and commissioning/startup experience for pump stations.
• Prior work with large municipal agencies and capital programs (NYC-region experience a plus)
• Integration across civil / mechanical / electrical / I&C.

Wade Trim is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.