Senior Project Engineer – Municipal Water/Wastewater (East Coast)

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Newark, DE (East Coast). This fully onsite role requires five days per week in the office, working on municipal water and wastewater projects from planning to construction.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in water/wastewater systems, wet utilities, and hydrology and hydraulics, plus strong project-management skills. PE license and 8+ years of experience are required; 15+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Active PE license required.
• 8+ years of relevant municipal engineering experience; 15+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal water and wastewater projects from planning through construction and completion.
• Oversee projects involving wastewater treatment, water treatment, pump stations, and related facilities.
• Provide technical expertise in wastewater collection and wet utilities infrastructure.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using H&H modeling software.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate regulatory permitting and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client coordination

Strong communication

Hydraulics modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

H&H modeling tools

Hydrologic analysis software

Job description

Job Details

Engineering

Senior Project Engineer – Municipal Water/Wastewater (East Coast) Newark,DE

Job Description Job ID#: 123729

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Permanent

Branch: New Castle

Salary: $ 150000.00 - $ 200000.00

Phone: [phone]

Position Overview

Work Location: This is a fully onsite position requiring five days per week in the office. Candidates may be based out of any of the company's office locations along the East Coast. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Municipal Water/Wastewater to provide technical leadership and project management for a variety of municipal infrastructure and water/wastewater engineering projects. This individual will oversee projects from initial planning and design through construction and completion, ensuring quality standards, project schedules, and budgets are maintained.

The ideal candidate will have extensive technical experience with water and wastewater systems, wet utilities, and hydrology and hydraulics (H&H), along with a strong background in project management. Experience with broader municipal engineering projects, including stormwater management, roadways, and capital improvements, is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal water and wastewater engineering projects from planning and design through construction and completion.
• Oversee engineering projects involving wastewater treatment, water treatment, pump stations, booster stations, sludge processing, and water intake facilities.
• Provide technical expertise in wastewater collection systems, conveyance systems, and wet utility infrastructure.
• Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using H&H modeling software.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and overall project completion.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, technical specifications, design calculations, reports, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate regulatory permitting and ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and regulations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for municipal clients, utility authorities, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout project development.
• Support general municipal engineering projects involving stormwater management, waterways, roads, trails, public facilities, and capital improvements.
• Assist with planning and zoning, construction administration, and municipal infrastructure improvement projects.
• Identify project challenges, develop technical solutions, and ensure projects are completed successfully.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience; 15+ years preferred.
• Strong technical experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering, wet utilities, or municipal infrastructure.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including managing schedules, budgets, and project completion.
• Experience with hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) analysis and modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, infrastructure development, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, technical reports, specifications, and permit applications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.