Project Engineer II - Water/Wastewater Utility

Water Otter Job Board; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after onboarding

Local travel within New Jersey

Job summary

MPI, a well‑established utility services organization, seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead water and wastewater capital improvement projects in New Jersey. You will oversee design activities, coordinate permitting, and manage schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships.

The role requires a PE license or eligibility, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 4+ years in relevant projects, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Hybrid schedule; three onsite days weekly; local NJ travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license preferred or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months.
• 4+ years of engineering experience in water, wastewater, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience managing multiple capital projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater capital improvement projects.
• Oversee engineering design activities and consultant relationships.
• Coordinate permitting, regulatory approvals, and environmental compliance.
• Lead contractor bidding, procurement, and construction administration.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and financial tracking.
• Partner with operational, engineering, finance, and customer-facing teams.
• Support infrastructure evaluations and acquisition due diligence efforts.
• Review utility extension and infrastructure plans for standards compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Financial and Career Advancement!
• Great Company Culture and Benefit Offerings!

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established utility services organization that operates and maintains essential water and wastewater infrastructure across several U.S. markets. The company continues to invest heavily in capital improvement projects, system modernization, regulatory compliance initiatives, and long‑term infrastructure growth.

Job Description

• Manage water and wastewater capital improvement projects.
• Oversee engineering design activities and consultant relationships.
• Coordinate permitting, regulatory approvals, and environmental compliance.
• Lead contractor bidding, procurement, and construction administration.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and financial tracking.
• Partner with operational, engineering, finance, and customer‑facing teams.
• Support infrastructure evaluations and acquisition due diligence efforts.
• Review utility extension and infrastructure plans for standards compliance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Ability to obtain state PE licensure within 12 months if not currently licensed.
• 4+ years of engineering experience.
• Background in water, wastewater, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multiple capital projects concurrently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Required Skills And Experience

• Utility engineering and infrastructure project delivery.
• Water and wastewater treatment systems knowledge.
• Construction management and contract administration.
• Permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Financial and budget management.
• Engineering design coordination.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license.

What’s On Offer

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000 base salary
• Annual Short‑Term Incentive: 7.5%
• Annual Long‑Term Incentive: 5% (vesting schedule applies)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead impactful infrastructure projects
• Stable and growing organization with long‑term career growth potential
• Exposure to diverse engineering, operational, and regulatory initiatives

Hybrid schedule after initial onboarding period.

Three days onsite per week.

Local travel within New Jersey required.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7128120