Senior Water & Wastewater Design Engineer - Hybrid

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Tuition/license reimbursement

Two offices

Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking a Water Resources Design Engineer in New Jersey. The role focuses on designing water and wastewater facilities, pumping stations, and distribution systems, ensuring compliance with EPA, NJDEP, and other regulations.

The successful candidate will anchor the technical bench, collaborate with PMs and other disciplines, and mentor junior staff while maintaining a high level of technical rigor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 5–10 years of hands-on water and wastewater design experience.
• PE license or close to it within 6–12 months.
• Strong working knowledge of NJDEP regulations and permitting; EPA/CWA/SDWA familiarity.
• AutoCAD proficiency and ability to write reports and specifications.
• Preference for staying technical; pumping/plant design experience is a plus.
• Nice to have: funding applications and State Revolving Fund experience with municipal/utility clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineering of water and wastewater facilities, pumping stations, storage facilities, and distribution/collection systems per standards and regulations.
• Feasibility and planning studies: hydraulic, process and environmental evaluations.
• Technical documentation: calculations, reports, specs, cost estimates, contract documents.
• Regulatory coordination: lead and support NJPDES permits, TWA approvals, and related permits.
• Site investigations: field assessments supporting both design and construction phases.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration with structural, civil, MEP teams, and vendors.
• Mentorship of junior staff on technical work and regulatory knowledge.

Skills

PE license

NJDEP regulations

AutoCAD

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking a Water Resources Design Engineer in New Jersey. The role focuses on designing water and wastewater facilities, pumping stations, and distribution systems, ensuring compliance with EPA, NJDEP, and other regulations.

The successful candidate will anchor the technical bench, collaborate with PMs and other disciplines, and mentor junior staff while maintaining a high level of technical rigor.