Senior Water/Wastewater Design Engineer

True Environmental; Hampstead (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Professional development

Mentorship

Job summary

AH Engineering Consultants seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Design Engineer to lead municipal water and wastewater projects across our Newport News, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Jacksonville, FL; and Hampstead, NC offices.

You will design treatment facilities, pump stations, storage systems, and pipelines; prepare reports, specs, and cost estimates; manage design through bidding and construction; and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• PE license is required.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater design experience.
• Experience delivering municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Ability to prepare plans, specs, reports, and design calculations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure including treatment facilities, pump stations, storage, pipelines.
• Prepare or oversee engineering reports, specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Manage projects through design and provide support during bidding and construction phases.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, subconsultants, and internal teams.
• Provide technical leadership, design oversight, and quality control.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Participate in client meetings, proposals, and business development.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

AH Engineering Consultants is a dynamic, results-oriented environmental engineering and consulting firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, with offices in Virginia Beach, VA, Jacksonville, FL, and Hampstead, NC. Specializing in practical, tailored solutions for complex challenges, AH brings deep expertise across drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, petroleum storage tank, and geospatial services.

Senior Water/Wastewater Design Engineer

Newport News, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Jacksonville, FL; Hampstead, NC - Regular Full-Time

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Water/Wastewater Design Professional to join our consulting team. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer 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 treatment facilities, 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
• Provide technical leadership, design oversight, and quality control for project deliverables
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance for municipal water and wastewater projects
• 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

About You

• 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

At AH, we believe our greatest asset is our people. We are always searching for talented engineers and scientists who share our commitment to listening closely to clients, understanding their needs deeply, and delivering sound, innovative solutions. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, support opportunities for continuing education and professional development, and foster a collaborative environment where high performers are recognized and rewarded. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment and communities we serve, we invite you to explore a career with AH.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.