Senior Professional Engineer: Wade Trim in Atlanta

Black Business Hub; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Education reimbursement

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Employee stock program

Job summary

Wade Trim is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer for full-time work on Atlanta-area water and wastewater projects. The role covers planning, design, construction support, and project management for treatment facilities, collection systems, pump stations, and wet-weather programs.

A flexible hybrid schedule becomes available after 30 days of employment. The candidate must hold a PE license, have a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, and bring at least 15 years of related

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 15 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and wastewater design and planning projects from early planning through construction support.
• Manage treatment facilities, collection systems, and pumping stations.
• Coordinate with clients and design teams; coach staff on pumping systems and water resources.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client communication

Staff mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Wade Trim's water team is hiring a Senior Professional Engineer for full-time work on Atlanta-area water and wastewater projects. The role covers planning, design, construction support, and project management for treatment facilities, collection systems, pump stations, and wet-weather programs. A flexible hybrid schedule becomes available after 30 days of employment.The position requires a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and at least 15 years of related experience. The work suits an experienced engineer who can lead technical assignments, communicate with clients and design teams, and coach staff on pumping systems and water resources work.* **Role:** Senior Professional Engineer* **Employer:** Wade Trim* **Location:** Atlanta, GA, with Atlanta and Buford staff coverage* **Work type:** Full-Time* **Arrangement:** Hybrid after 30 days* **Industry:** Engineering* **Salary:** Not Listed* **Experience level:** 15+ years of related experience* **Deadline:** Not ListedApply For This RoleApplicants should have a current resume that details civil or environmental engineering work, pipeline design, project management, and PE licensure. The application also calls for a clear decision about Atlanta or Buford project coverage and the hybrid schedule after the first 30 days.## Water and Wastewater Design WorkThe Senior Professional Engineer supports water and wastewater treatment and collection system projects from early planning through construction support. Assignments can include treatment facilities, wet-weather controls, pump stations, force mains, process piping, and wet-well layouts. The role also prepares applications, permits, engineering reports, specifications, estimates, and operation and maintenance manuals.Design work connects hydraulic calculations with field conditions. Pump sizing and selection depend on flow, head, system friction, operating conditions, and the required service range. Treatment and collection projects also require clear records so that construction teams, owners, operators, and reviewing agencies can work from the same technical decisions.## Pumping Systems and Project DeliveryThe water practice needs technical judgment across pumping systems and pipeline design. The engineer performs calculations, evaluates wet-weather control alternatives, reviews design costs, supports startup and troubleshooting, and conducts pump testing when projects reach the field.* Hydraulic calculations for equipment sizing and selection* Pump testing, startup, and troubleshooting* Pipeline and treatment design support* Permit, report, specification, and estimate preparation* Project status reporting and design coordination* On-site inspections and pre-construction meetingsProject delivery also includes research, alternative analysis, technical presentations, and communication with design engineers. Client meetings, plan reviews, pre-design meetings, and professional organization events add a regular communication component to the engineering work.## Professional Engineering CredentialsThe position requires a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering and an active PE license. A PE license is issued through a state licensing board after education, acceptable experience, and examinations, with state requirements varying by jurisdiction. Engineering licensure requirements commonly include an accredited degree, progressive experience, and FE and PE examinations.Licensed engineers hold authority that affects public infrastructure work. Only a licensed engineer can prepare, sign, seal, and submit engineering drawings in the circumstances governed by applicable law. The professional engineering path includes an accredited four-year degree, supervised progressive experience, examinations, and continuing skill maintenance.## Wade Trim's Development ProgramsWade Trim lists medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage for employees. The package also includes education reimbursement, a 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Those details give experienced engineers several forms of support beyond base pay, which remains unlisted for this opening.The company names a Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, professional development, leadership development, mentoring, sustainability, and wellness programs. A senior engineer also mentors and coaches staff and contributes to technical practice training, so the role includes formal project work and knowledge transfer within the team.Client relations, proposals, marketing support, and conference presentations extend the work beyond calculations and drawings. The employee also maintains a safe working environment and attends seminars and training classes connected to engineering practice.The application page does not list a salary or closing date. Wade Trim's stated requirements make the PE license, the civil or environmental engineering degree, and the 15-year experience threshold the first items to settle before an application is submitted.