Senior Project Engineer Water

Mott MacDonald Group

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 143,000 - 186,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a driven project engineer to design and manage water and wastewater projects in the New York/New Jersey area. This role requires 7–12 years of experience and a PE license in NY and/or NJ. The candidate will lead a team of junior engineers and collaborate across disciplines.

The position supports a hybrid in-office schedule with significant client interaction and a path to contribute to North America water infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of project experience for municipal and/or private development related to design and design review of water/wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

  • Complete preliminary and detailed engineering design and associated documents on water and wastewater projects.
  • Perform design calculations and option evaluation to develop best solutions.
  • Prepare planning/design documents, estimates, drawings and specs in coordination with PMs and CAD staff.
  • Coordinate with client and company standards; conduct internal/ client meetings.
  • Lead a team of junior engineers and support field activities when needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or similar)

Tools

AutoCAD
Civil 3D
Revit
Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are seeking a driven and experienced project engineer to design and manage projects in the New York/ New Jersey area. We are seeking someone who has 7 to 12 yearsof experience and is enthusiastic about delivering water and wastewater projects. You willbe responsible formanaging all or portions of projects and leading a team of junior engineers by helping them grow and develop their careers.

Responsibilities include:
  • Complete preliminary and detailed engineering design and associated documents on a variety of water and wastewater treatment and collection and distribution projects
  • Perform preliminary engineering by analyzing data, performing design calculationsin accordance withregulatory requirements and guidelines and evaluating options to develop the best solution
  • Prepare planning and design documents, cost estimates, calculations, project drawings, and technical specifications in coordination with project managers, project engineers, CADstaffand other disciplines
  • Conform to client and company standards for document and drawing preparation
  • Conduct internal coordination meetings and provide substantial support for client meetings
  • Work with team to ensure deliverables are executed with technical accuracy, on time and within budget
  • Ensure formal QA/QC reviews are performed for each project oneis responsible for
  • Assistwith various construction phase office support activities including review of RFI's and submittals, andparticipatein field work including construction observation activities
The ideal candidate will have the following:
  • Minimum 7 years of project experience for municipal and/or private development related to design and design review of water/wastewater systems including treatment facilities, water and stormwater piping, sewers, sewer rehab, mechanicalpipingand lift stations.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering(Civil, Mechanical,Environmentalor similar)
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer in New Jersey and/or New York
  • DesiredComputer skills: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit (or other 3D BIM software), Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including technical report writing.
  • Enthusiastic, dependable, self-starter, who is organized and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is

NY: $152,000 - $186,000

NJ: $143,000 - $175,000

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

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