Senior Civil / Environmental Engineer – Wastewater & Site Design

Alliance Technical Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Alliance Technical Group is seeking an experienced civil/environmental engineer to lead wastewater and site design projects. This senior role involves independent problem solving, delivering engineering documents, and guiding other engineers.

Primary focus on wastewater engineering with civil site design responsibilities, across disciplines. PE license and SC licensure readiness are valued, with an emphasis on practical solutions and client coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Professional Engineer license with the ability to obtain South Carolina licensure.
• At least eight years of relevant engineering experience with design responsibility.
• Strong background in wastewater engineering and/or civil site design.
• Ability to take a project from evaluation to completed engineering documents with limited oversight.
• Experience preparing and reviewing calculations, drawings, specs, and reports.
• Familiarity with design standards and permitting requirements.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering evaluations, calculations, design, and preparation of plans, specs, and reports.
• Evaluate wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems and develop improvements.
• Support civil site design including grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Prepare and review documents supporting permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Exercise independent engineering judgment and provide technical review of work.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and project professionals.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and manage assignments.
• Conduct site visits and support construction through clarifications and reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure consistent technical quality.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, geologists, and other specialists.

Skills

Communication skills

Engineering design software

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Alliance Technical Group is seeking an experienced civil or environmental engineer to lead technical work on wastewater and site design projects. This is a hands‑on senior engineering role for someone who can independently evaluate problems, develop practical solutions, prepare engineering deliverables, and guide other engineers.

The position will focus primarily on wastewater engineering, with additional responsibilities in civil site design and related environmental infrastructure. We welcome candidates with strong experience in either wastewater or civil site development, particularly those comfortable working across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering evaluations, calculations, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Evaluate wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems; identify deficiencies; and develop practical improvements.
• Support civil site design, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare and review engineering documents supporting permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Exercise independent engineering judgment and provide technical review of work prepared by other staff.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and other project professionals.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, and schedules, and manage engineering assignments through completion.
• Conduct site visits and support construction through design clarifications, submittal review, and resolution of field issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and help maintain consistent technical quality.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, geologists, and other specialists on multidisciplinary projects.

Pay Rate

$130,000-$160,000/annually

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer license, with the ability to obtain South Carolina licensure.
• At least eight years of relevant engineering experience, including substantial responsibility for design and technical deliverables.
• Strong technical background in wastewater engineering, civil site design, or both.
• Demonstrated ability to take a project from initial evaluation through completed engineering documents with limited oversight.
• Experience preparing and reviewing calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Familiarity with applicable design standards and permitting requirements.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical recommendations to clients.
• Proficiency with engineering design software relevant to the candidate’s specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating and designing industrial wastewater treatment or pretreatment systems.
• Experience with pump stations, piping systems, hydraulic evaluations, and treatment process selection.
• Experience with grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or comparable design tools.
• Experience in consulting, including project budgeting, client coordination, and construction support.
• Experience mentoring engineers and reviewing engineering work.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will become a dependable technical resource who can take ownership of engineering assignments, produce sound and complete deliverables, and help other staff work through challenging design questions. We value practical judgment, responsiveness, and the ability to connect engineering recommendations to a client’s operational needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. Alliance reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

Key Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
• Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
• Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
• Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
• Referral Program
• Per Diem & Paid Travel
• Employee Discount Hub

EEO Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.