Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Pave Talent; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier water/wastewater engineering firm is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer in Marietta, GA. This role involves leading municipal project designs and managing client relationships within a specialized team. A competitive package, including annual bonuses and benefits, supports this position in a growing, stable firm focused on meaningful infrastructure that protects public health.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Immediate benefits - PPO/HDHP options, HSA contribution

401(k) match

Generous PTO - 3 weeks year 1, scales to 5 weeks

Qualifications

• 8-12 years municipal water/wastewater design experience.
• Balance of design expertise and field/client interaction.
• Georgia PE License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design of municipal water/wastewater treatment systems.
• Manage complex projects from concept through construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship skills

Hands-on design work

Hydraulic modeling experience

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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A premier water/wastewater engineering firm is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our specialized team in Marietta, GA. With 24 years of water infrastructure expertise and recent acquisition by a Top 500 ENR engineering platform, we offer the perfect blend of technical specialization and growth opportunities.

What You'll Do:

Lead technical design of municipal water/wastewater treatment systems

Manage complex projects from concept through construction

Client interaction - present solutions and collaborate on-site

Hands-on design work using AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydraulic modeling

Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• PE License (Georgia preferred, neighboring states welcome)
• AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency + hydraulic modeling experience
• 8-12 years municipal water/wastewater design experience
• Project management and client relationship skills
• Balance of design expertise AND field/client interaction

Why Join Our Team?

• Specialized expertise in critical infrastructure (not a generalist role)
• Platform resources - access to multi-state projects and advanced technology
• Clear advancement path in growing, acquisition-backed company
• Mentorship opportunities with junior engineers

Competitive Package

• Annual bonus
• Immediate benefits - PPO/HDHP options, HSA contribution
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO - 3 weeks year 1, scales to 5 weeks
• 24-year established firm with proven client relationships
• Private equity backing (Brightstar Capital Partners) = stability + growth
• Small team culture with large firm resources
• Atlanta metro location - lower cost of living, quality of life

While large firms pigeonhole you into narrow roles and small firms limit your resources, we offer both specialized water/wastewater focus AND platform capabilities. You'll work on meaningful infrastructure that protects public health while having access to cutting-edge technology, financial stability, and cross-platform opportunities.

Recent acquisition by a leading engineering platform means you're joining at the perfect inflection point - established reputation with fresh growth capital and expanded possibilities.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

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