Senior Wastewater Engineer – Lead Municipal Treatment Designs

Mott MacDonald; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Group in New York State is seeking a Senior Wastewater Engineer to strengthen our regional water team across NY, NJ, PA and MA. You will lead planning, design and delivery of municipal wastewater facilities, working with leadership to guide projects from studies through construction.

The role requires a PE license in at least one US jurisdiction and the ability to travel within the region. A proven track record in team leadership and client relationships is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical or related engineering.
• Typically, 10–15 years of progressively responsible wastewater engineering experience.
• US PE license with ability to obtain licensure in NY, NJ, PA and MA.
• Strong municipal wastewater treatment process design experience.
• Experience leading technical teams and communicating with clients.
• Willingness to travel to clients and project sites in the region.
• Experience delivering projects from planning through construction.
• Preferred experience in activated sludge, nutrient removal, plant hydraulics, or related advanced treatment areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead wastewater treatment planning, process evaluations and facility designs.
• Develop design criteria, calculations, hydraulic profiles, mass balances, equipment sizing and facility layouts.
• Design and evaluate headworks, primary and biological treatment, nutrient removal, clarification, disinfection, biosolids management, chemical feed systems and ancillary systems.
• Support sanitary sewer, force main, pump station, inflow and infiltration, and wet-weather management projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates and bid documents.
• Manage technical tasks, project scope, schedules, budgets and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Provide construction-phase support, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field coordination, commissioning and operational troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical quality assurance.
• Build client relationships and support proposals, interviews and regional business development.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical or related engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald Group in New York State is seeking a Senior Wastewater Engineer to strengthen our regional water team across NY, NJ, PA and MA. You will lead planning, design and delivery of municipal wastewater facilities, working with leadership to guide projects from studies through construction.

The role requires a PE license in at least one US jurisdiction and the ability to travel within the region. A proven track record in team leadership and client relationships is essential.