Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Zohorecruit; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Georgia seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead municipal drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, mentoring engineers and coordinating cross-disciplinary teams.

You will develop designs, calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documentation while ensuring QA/QC and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant municipal water/wastewater experience.
• PE license required in Georgia or eligible/path to licensure.
• Strong technical background in municipal water/wastewater systems, treatment projects, and infrastructure design.
• Experience developing engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and construction document packages.
• Working knowledge of technical standards, design methods, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with engineers, contractors, survey teams, and municipal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and client-facing skills.
• Preferred: Master’s degree, BCEE, PMP, or LEED AP; active involvement in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager and/or technical lead for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through studies, planning, design, and project delivery activities.
• Develop technical designs, engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documentation.
• Provide technical leadership for water and wastewater treatment projects, including equipment sizing and selection.
• Coordinate project schedules, staffing needs, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering documents, calculations, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support client relationships, proposal development, and business development efforts through strong project execution.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

QA/QC reviews

Client relationships

Team coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

A well-established architecture and engineering firm serving communities throughout the Southeast is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to support complex municipal infrastructure initiatives. The organization provides multidisciplinary design and engineering services across water resources, environmental services, transportation, planning, and community development projects. The team values collaboration, technical excellence, and delivering impactful solutions that improve public infrastructure and community resilience.

What's In Store For You

• Opportunity to lead impactful municipal drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  
• Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering professionals on complex planning, design, and delivery initiatives.
  
• Opportunities to mentor developing engineers and contribute to technical growth within the team.
  
• Engagement with clients, communities, and industry partners on meaningful infrastructure improvements.
  

How You Will Make An Impact

• Serve as a project manager and/or technical lead for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through studies, planning, design, and project delivery activities.
  
• Develop technical designs, engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documentation.
  
• Provide technical leadership for water and wastewater treatment projects, including equipment sizing and selection.
  
• Coordinate project schedules, staffing needs, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations.
  
• Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering documents, calculations, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  
• Support client relationships, proposal development, and business development efforts through strong project execution.
  

Requirements

Do you bring proven success in water and wastewater engineering leadership?

• Bachelor s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in municipal water and/or wastewater engineering.
  
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in Georgia or ability/planned path to obtain licensure.
  
• Strong technical background in municipal water and wastewater systems, treatment projects, and infrastructure design.
  
• Experience developing engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and construction document packages.
  
• Working knowledge of technical standards, design methods, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
  
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with engineers, contractors, survey teams, and municipal stakeholders.
  
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and client-facing skills.
  
• Preferred qualifications include a Master s degree, BCEE, PMP, or LEED AP certification.
  
• Active involvement in professional organizations and commitment to continuous industry learning are preferred.