Regional Wastewater Engineering Leader

Mott MacDonald Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Wastewater Engineer to lead and grow our wastewater discipline across the Northeast. You will oversee client accounts, lead major projects, and provide senior technical guidance from planning through construction.

The role emphasizes strategic business development, pro-active account management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. A PE license and 15+ years’ experience are required, with a hybrid office-based work model.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical or related engineering.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible wastewater engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer license in at least one US jurisdiction, with the 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical or related engineering

Master's degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineering (preferred)

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Wastewater Engineer to lead and grow our wastewater discipline across the Northeast. You will oversee client accounts, lead major projects, and provide senior technical guidance from planning through construction.

The role emphasizes strategic business development, pro-active account management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. A PE license and 15+ years’ experience are required, with a hybrid office-based work model.