Senior Civil Engineer — Water & Wastewater Lead

True Environmental; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Support for continuing education

Professional development

Job summary

AH Engineering Consultants in Newport News, VA, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead water and wastewater design for municipal projects across multiple offices. The role champions planning, design, and client coordination with a focus on delivering compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate is a PE‑licensed engineer with 10+ years in water/wastewater design, capable of mentoring staff and coordinating with regulatory agencies, clients, and subconsultants to produce reports,

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

AH Engineering Consultants in Newport News, VA, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead water and wastewater design for municipal projects across multiple offices. The role champions planning, design, and client coordination with a focus on delivering compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate is a PE‑licensed engineer with 10+ years in water/wastewater design, capable of mentoring staff and coordinating with regulatory agencies, clients, and subconsultants to produce reports,