Senior Wastewater Engineer

Verdantas; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdantas in New Hampshire is seeking a Senior Wastewater Engineer to lead municipal and industrial wastewater projects, perform technical analyses and design calculations, and prepare reports, drawings, and specifications while guiding junior engineers.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, define project scopes, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local permitting requirements, and help manage budgets and schedules in a hybrid, NH-based role.

Qualifications

• Expertise in wastewater engineering, including treatment design and hydraulics.
• Proficiency with CAD, modeling software, and standard office tools.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and scheduling experience.
• Excellent technical writing and client presentation skills.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements.
• Bachelor's or higher in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support planning, design, and implementation of wastewater projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients to define scopes.
• Manage budgets and schedules, review work for accuracy and quality.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and sustainability goals.
• Provide quality control reviews and support proposal development.

Skills

Wastewater engineering

Process design

Hydraulics

Collection system planning

CAD

Modeling software

Office software

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team coordination

Technical writing

Communication skills

Mentoring junior engineers

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CAD

Modeling software

Office software (MS Office)

Job description

Company Description Verdantas is an engineering and environmental science firm that combines advanced technology and world-class laboratory resources to deliver solutions with a long-term, holistic perspective. The team’s diverse in-house expertise enables forward-thinking approaches that help clients succeed in a rapidly changing world. Verdantas is strongly people-focused, providing a collaborative environment, access to first-class training, and opportunities for professional growth. Sustainability and resilience are central to the organization’s mission, and a tech-integrated culture drives innovation for both team members and clients. Verdantas’ strength is rooted in its people and shared purpose.

Role Description The Senior Wastewater Engineer will lead and support the planning, design, and implementation of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment and collection projects in New Hampshire, United States. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing technical analyses and design calculations, preparing engineering reports, drawings, and specifications, and reviewing work produced by junior engineers and staff. The role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, engaging with clients to define project scopes and requirements, and ensuring that solutions meet regulatory standards and sustainability goals. The Senior Wastewater Engineer will also help manage project budgets and schedules, provide quality control reviews, and support proposal development and business development activities. This is a full-time hybrid role, with primary work based in New Hampshire and some flexibility for work from home.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in wastewater engineering, including treatment process design, hydraulics, and collection system planning.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools (e.g., CAD, modeling software, and standard office applications).
• Strong project management capabilities, including experience with budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills for reports, proposals, and client presentations.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, and local regulations and permitting requirements related to wastewater infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline; Professional Engineer (PE) license in the various New England states is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with municipalities, utilities, or industrial clients on wastewater projects; background in sustainable and resilient design is beneficial.
• Capacity to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office collaboration in New Hampshire with remote work responsibilities.