Senior Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Lever, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

AH Engineering Consultants in Newport News, VA is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Newport News, Virginia Beach, Jacksonville, and Hampstead. The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with 10+ years of municipal water/wastewater design experience in a consulting environment.

This regular full-time role offers project leadership, client collaboration, and mentorship of junior engineers, across design, reports, and construction support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater engineering design experience, preferably in consulting.
• Strong design experience for municipal water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Prepare or oversee reports, specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Manage projects through design and support bidding/construction phases.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, subconsultants, and internal teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Participate in client meetings, proposals, and business development.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

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

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.

$125,000 - $175,000 a year

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.