Senior Project Engineer - Wastewater

PA Section American Water Works Association (PA-AWWA); Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus and relocation

Hybrid scheduling

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental/adoption leave

Job summary

PA Section American Water Works Association (PA-AWWA) is seeking an experienced Civil/Environmental Engineer to lead project delivery for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. You will engage directly with clients and senior leadership in a firm of about 1,100 staff to drive technical excellence from day one.

This role targets licensed engineers ready to expand technical leadership responsibilities, with opportunities to mentor staff and influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Experience leading water/wastewater design projects and coordinating regulatory coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and design for water distribution, wastewater systems, and rehabilitation programs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction and support client engagement.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff while promoting technical excellence.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Join a growing Water & Wastewater team where you'll lead project and program task activities for complex municipal infrastructure projects and influence the future of infrastructure across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. With direct client engagement and access to senior leadership in an approximately 1,100-person firm, you'll make a visible impact from day one.

This role is ideal for licensed Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and Wastewater Engineers ready to expand their technical leadership responsibilities.

What You Will Do

Lead Project Delivery and Design

• Direct solutions for water distribution, wastewater collection and conveyance, pump stations, storage facilities, treatment systems, and rehabilitation programs.
• Prepare and oversee calculations, reports, specifications, construction documents, bid packages, alternatives analyses, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.

Manage Projects and Serve Clients

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, contractual requirements, and financial performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and utility clients through meetings, site visits, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support proposals, Capital Improvement Program development, and client growth strategies.

Develop People

• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while promoting collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and a valid driver's license.
• Experience with water and sewer system design or rehabilitation, utility permitting and regulatory coordination, construction administration or field support, and preparation of plans, specifications, and bid documents.

Preferred

• Prior oversight of project delivery and engineering teams.
• Proposal development and client relationship management.

Travel

Local travel within Western Pennsylvania, generally 10% to 15%, with occasional Mid-Atlantic travel for project meetings and site visits.

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Hybrid scheduling; generous paid time off; seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match; performance-based bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement; continuing education; licensing and certification assistance
• Paid parental and adoption leave; Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources