Senior Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Mannik Smith Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401K, Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Time Off

Job summary

CPH in Orlando, FL is seeking a Florida-licensed Senior Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater) to lead a full lifecycle of complex projects from planning through stamping of final plans as Engineer of Record. The role emphasizes client relations, team leadership, and on-time delivery within budget.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of PE experience, strong communication, and a track record of delivering high-quality water/wastewater infrastructure solutions while collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Florida-licensed Senior Project Engineer in Water/Wastewater.
• 10+ years in PE/ Water/Wastewater design and project delivery.
• Experience stamping plans as EOR and managing full lifecycle projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and production of Water/Wastewater facilities, pipelines and lift stations within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide project leadership and deliverables with client satisfaction.
• Direct junior engineers and coordinate with contractors and PMs.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Project management

Multi-disciplinary team

Code knowledge

Quality focus

Deadlines

Education

B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering with Florida P.E.

Tools

Deltek Vision

Smartsheet

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Orlando, FL

Reporting To: Scott Breitenstein

Compensation: $98,000 - $127,000 / year

Description

CPH is seeking a highly skilled Florida licensed Sr Project Engineer in Water/Wastewater to join our dynamic team in Orlando, FL - Robinson location.

CPH is a multi-disciplined Engineering and Architectural design firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine.

The Position

• Senior Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
• $10,000 sign-on bonus!

The Project Engineer best suited for this role will be well adjusted to effectively managing a full lifecycle of water/wastewater projects from start to finish inclusive of final stamping of plans serving as EOR. This is a role for an established engineer with an existing track record of success in skillful management of team members and final project deliverables.

The Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate would be comfortable with routine client relations and client meetings are a must with established industry relationships. Specifically, this individual must possess an innate and advanced ability to communicate effectively with clients regarding complex problems and solutions to foster and deliver the best results from our incredible team at CPH! This individual must possess a high level of business acumen and professionalism in all facets of their work with a strong understanding of the overall business from ensuring quality alignment with all project milestones, timelines, and budgets.

This is a great role for the individual who is ready to take that next BIG step in their PE career from supporting the forge to leading the forge in a collaborative team environment! This individual must be a well-rounded engineer who is equipped with an extensive technical knowledge of water/wastewater, but also an innate ability for bringing design concepts to fruition with skillful and hands‑on design leadership paired with project and client management. To be clear, this is a role for an individual who sees the value of staying close to design throughout their career to continue driving forward best‑in‑class solutions for our valued clients.

This individual will ideally come from a background and/or experience of having/supervising direct reports with the ability to speak to major project milestones of success in Water/Wastewater. We are seeking a driven leader and team player who is results oriented and very passionate about this field for the long‑term to drive forward the business with best‑in‑class delivery of water/wastewater solutions for our clients with an anticipatory instinct for mitigating any and all client risk.

General Position Overview

The Sr. Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater is responsible for directing the engineering design team in a variety of Water/Wastewater and general public facility projects throughout the entire cycle from initial concept through successful completion. This role involves coordinating the efforts of the engineering team, contractors, and project managers to achieve project goals efficiently. The Project Engineer IV will ensure all aspect of the project design, from planning to final delivery are met within budget and meeting the required quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead/ manage the planning, design, and production of lift station, pipeline and/or Water/Wastewater treatment systems, overseeing others, providing Project Managers with scopes, ensuring alignment with goals, schedules, and budget.
• Uses team management skills to lead the design group during the conceptual phase of product development following CPH and client’s standards and templates.
• Directs development of an action plan and estimates requirements for resources management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project.
• Development of deliverables including plans, design reports and technical specifications.
• Supervision of junior engineers in evaluation of shop drawings, and oversight of construction administration duties as the Engineer of Record.
• Monitors progress of development project and compares actual costs with estimates.
• Prepares monthly reports, detailing progress, and costs for next level management.
• Works with Project Managers to develop scope and manhour estimates for various projects.
• Reviews and studies existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Periodic travel to perform business development, project management, site investigations, and construction observation. Duty includes preparation or review of subsequent reports and exhibits.
• Cooperates with other project engineers from other plants to share similar problems and solutions.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external clients.

What You’ll Need

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Deltek Vision and Smartsheet or similar software’s platforms.
• Ability to effectively lead and inspire a team.
• Comfortable working and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively multi-task while adhering to project schedules and budgets.
• Strict adherence to deadlines.
• Knowledge of codes and design and construction practices.
• Detail oriented, quality conscious, reliable and self-motivated.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering with a P.E. License in the state of Florida.
• At least 8+ years of relevant experience in a consulting engineering firm with 2+ years with an active P.E. license.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, project management and industry standards as it relates to pipeline, lift station, and/or Water/Wastewater facility design.

Work Environment

The work environment features below are representative of those an employee meets while performing the essential functions of the role.

This position is in a professional office environment. The person in this role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing cabinets. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of the role.

The person in this position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 25 pounds.

CPH is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Compensation & Benefits

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, and Paid Holidays

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.