Senior Project Engineer (PE Required)

Trinity Consultants Engineering & EHS Workforce Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Consultants Engineering & EHS Workforce Solutions seeks an experienced Senior Project Engineer (PE) to lead municipal and private wastewater projects in the Boston area. You will design and manage decentralized treatment systems, nutrient removal, groundwater treatment, and water reuse strategies from planning through construction.

The role requires a PE license, a civil/environmental engineering degree, and 10+ years of water/wastewater experience.

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 10+ years of water and wastewater engineering and project management experience.
• Experience with decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
• Strong knowledge of nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus).
• Experience with groundwater treatment and environmental permitting.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage decentralized wastewater and groundwater treatment projects for municipal and private clients.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, treatment evaluations, and regulatory permit applications.
• Direct preliminary and final design efforts for wastewater collection, treatment, disposal, and reuse systems.
• Develop treatment solutions focused on nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet regulatory and environmental objectives.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide construction-phase services, including construction observation, contractor coordination, and commissioning support.
• Evaluate and implement innovative treatment technologies and sustainable water infrastructure solutions.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, and technical presentations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS/ArcGIS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer (PE) to lead innovative municipal and private-sector projects focused on decentralized wastewater treatment systems, nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus), groundwater treatment, and water reuse solutions. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from planning and design through construction while working with advanced treatment technologies that improve water quality and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage decentralized wastewater and groundwater treatment projects for municipal and private clients.
• Prepare engineering reports, feasibility studies, treatment evaluations, and regulatory permit applications.
• Direct preliminary and final design efforts for wastewater collection, treatment, disposal, and reuse systems.
• Develop treatment solutions focused on nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet regulatory and environmental objectives.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide construction-phase services, including construction observation, contractor coordination, and commissioning support.
• Evaluate and implement innovative treatment technologies and sustainable water infrastructure solutions.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, and technical presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Prefer 10+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering and project management.
• Experience with decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of nutrient removal processes, including nitrogen and phosphorus treatment.
• Experience with groundwater treatment and environmental permitting.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD.
• GIS/ArcGIS experience.
• Construction administration and field observation experience.
• Experience serving municipal clients, developers, utilities, and private-sector clients.
• Business development and client management experience.

Location- Northeastern United States Preferred