Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Ribway Engineering Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings

Career Advancement

Job summary

Ribway Engineering Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead projects from concept through construction within our Water Resources Team.

You will oversee treatment plant design, pumping stations, and collection/distribution systems while ensuring compliance with state and local regulations. The role requires a PE license in Ohio and 15+ years of post-education experience, with opportunities for growth, leadership, and involvement in client development and equity options

Qualifications

• 15+ years in water/wastewater design engineering.
• PE license in Ohio required; multi-state a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of codes, compliance, and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution, and collection systems.
• Develop construction documents and specs for pumping stations and networks.
• Plan and manage engineering activities, budgets, and schedules to meet objectives.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and ensure design quality and safety.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Design

Project Leadership

Mentorship

Client Development

Construction Administration

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license (Ohio)

Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Hydraulic Modeling Software

Job description

Job Overview

Title: Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Department: Water Resources Team

Supervises: Junior Engineers and Project Staff

Role Type: Full-time

Location: Columbus, OH (Headquarters)

About the Company

Ribway Engineering Group, Inc. is an established and reputable consulting firm providing multi-disciplinary services in civil, water/wastewater, environmental, and transportation engineering. We serve both public and private sector clients with a commitment to technical excellence. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we offer a robust growth environment, excellent benefits, and the potential for equity-based discussions for long-tenured professionals.

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise within our growing Water Resources Team. This role is designed for a veteran Professional Engineer who can navigate the complexities of treatment plant design, pumping stations, and collection/distribution systems. You will lead projects from concept through construction, ensuring that municipal infrastructure is resilient, efficient, and compliant with all state and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the research, planning, and design of water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution systems, collection systems, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Infrastructure Design: Develop comprehensive construction documents and specifications for pumping stations and utility networks.
• Project Management: Plan and organize engineering activities, managing budgets, deliverables, and schedules to ensure project objectives are met.
• Supervisory Guidance: Provide situational leadership and mentorship to junior engineers; ensure design quality meets or exceeds industry standards for functionality and safety.
• Business Development: Participate in client development activities, assess market opportunities, and lead the preparation of technical concepts for proposals and presentations.
• Construction Administration: Oversee construction oversight and administration to ensure field execution aligns with design intent and professional standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, contractors, and sub-consultants; represent the firm at high-level meetings and industry conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years of progressive post-education experience in water/wastewater design engineering.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Ohio is required (multi-state licensure is a plus).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s Degree is a plus).
• Technical Mastery: Extensive experience in treatment plant upgrades, rehabilitation, and new design for both water and wastewater systems.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of relevant water/wastewater codes, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Communication: Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills; ability to solve problems in a high-pressure team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Modeling Expertise: Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software for distribution and collection systems.
• Management Experience: Proven track record in managing large-scale program/construction management for municipal clients.

Benefits & Compensation

• Financial: Competitive salary ($100,000 – $140,000) plus bonuses and retirement savings.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Protection: Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Growth: Significant potential for career advancement and equity-based opportunities based on service.