Senior Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater

True Environmental; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

AH Engineering Consultants is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in water and wastewater to lead municipal infrastructure planning and design efforts. The ideal candidate will be a licensed PE with 10+ years of experience delivering comprehensive water and wastewater solutions.

This role involves coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to project development and business efforts.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years of water/wastewater planning and design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience with municipal water and wastewater systems design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Prepare or oversee reports, specs, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Manage design through bidding and construction support.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, subconsultants, and internal teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
• Participate in project scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Client coordination

Team collaboration

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

AH Engineering Consultants is a dynamic, results-oriented environmental engineering and consulting firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, with offices in Virginia Beach, VA, Jacksonville, FL, and Hampstead, NC. Specializing in practical, tailored solutions for complex challenges, AH brings deep expertise across drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, petroleum storage tank, and geospatial services.

Senior Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Newport News, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Jacksonville, FL; Hampstead, NC - Regular Full-Time

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join our consulting team. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years of experience delivering planning and design solutions for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and help shape critical community infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pump stations, storage systems, pipelines, and related utility improvements


• Prepare or oversee engineering reports, technical specifications, construction drawings, and cost estimates


• Manage projects through design and provide support during bidding and construction phases


• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and internal multidisciplinary teams


• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff and contribute to team development


• Participate in client meetings, proposal development, and business development efforts


• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning


• All other duties as required.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field


• Professional Engineer (PE) license required


• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering design, preferably in a consulting environment


• Strong experience with municipal water and wastewater systems design


• Proven ability to prepare plans, specifications, engineering reports, and design calculations


• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively

At AH, we believe our greatest asset is our people. We are always searching for talented engineers and scientists who share our commitment to listening closely to clients, understanding their needs deeply, and delivering sound, innovative solutions. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, support opportunities for continuing education and professional development, and foster a collaborative environment where high performers are recognized and rewarded. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment and communities we serve, we invite you to explore a career with AH.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.