Senior Utility Design Engineer

W3Global; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Design Professional to join our consulting team in Virginia. The successful candidate will lead planning and design of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations and pipelines, and deliver reports, drawings, and cost estimates.

A PE license and 10+ years in consulting water/wastewater projects are required. Excellent communication, project leadership, and regulatory knowledge are essential to coordinate with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater design experience in a consulting environment.
• Strong experience with municipal water and wastewater systems design.
• Proven ability to prepare plans, specifications, reports, and design calculations.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects (pumps, storage, pipelines, related utilities).
• Prepare or oversee reports, specifications, construction drawings, and cost estimates.
• Manage projects through design and provide support during bidding and construction.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff and contribute to team development.
• Participate in client meetings, proposals, and business development.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.

Skills

PE license

Water/wastewater design

Project management

Client coordination

Communication

Team mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Design reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Water/Wastewater Design Professional to join a consulting team. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 10+ years of experience delivering planning and design solutions for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and help shape critical community infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pump stations, storage systems, pipelines, and related utility improvements.
• Prepare or oversee engineering reports, technical specifications, construction drawings, and cost estimates.
• Manage projects through design and provide support during bidding and construction phases.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and internal multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff and contribute to team development.
• Participate in client meetings, proposal development, and business development efforts.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering design, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Strong experience with municipal water and wastewater systems design.
• Proven ability to prepare plans, specifications, engineering reports, and design calculations.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving municipal clients and supporting long-term client relationships.
• Background in pump station and linear infrastructure design.
• Project management experience with scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
• Experience mentoring staff and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.