Senior Wastewater Engineer

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Career development

Flexible holidays

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated is seeking a Senior Wastewater Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in the U.S. Midwest.

The role focuses on designing and delivering wastewater treatment and conveyance projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and strengthening client relationships to ensure successful outcomes. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental Engineering and 5+ years of hands-on design or management experience in wastewater projects, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Hands-on design and construction experience in municipal, state, federal, or industrial wastewater treatment projects.
• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment systems, equipment, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative wastewater treatment and conveyance solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineers, designers, and technical professionals.
• Partner with experienced project managers to strengthen client relationships and ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Wastewater design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us.

SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Senior Wastewater Engineer to join our talented Water/Wastewater team!

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Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee‑owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

Join a collaborative team dedicated to solving complex water and wastewater challenges. In this role, you will:

• Design and deliver innovative solutions for wastewater treatment and conveyance projects.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and technical professionals.
• Partner with experienced project managers to strengthen client relationships and ensure successful project outcomes.

This opportunity is open to candidate residing in the following areas: Western Wisconsin; Eastern Minnesota

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience in design and construction of municipal, state, federal, or industrial wastewater treatment projects.
• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment systems, equipment, and applicable regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in designing or managing wastewater treatment or conveyance projects.
• Familiarity with regional wastewater issues and municipal government clients.
• Experience with multi‑discipline infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high‑quality results.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $110,000 and $125,000 based on skill set and experience.

Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

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