Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

SZ PM Consultants, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional development

PE licensure support

Impactful public projects

Collaborative environment

Zusammenfassung

SZ PM Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead municipal water and wastewater programs in the Washington DC area. The role acts as an owner’s representative and technical advisor, guiding planning, design, construction, and operations coordination for critical infrastructure.

You will manage multidisciplinary projects, review technical documents, and mentor junior staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and asset-management alignment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/related engineering.
• PE license in MD/VA/DC or eligible for DC licensure via comity within 6 months.
• 10+ years of progressive water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of municipal water and wastewater systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership and client-management skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage water and wastewater projects from planning through design, construction and commissioning.
• Serve as owner’s representative and technical advisor for utility clients.
• Lead coordination among utility staff, consultants, contractors, regulators and stakeholders.
• Review engineering studies, design submissions and construction documents.
• Support asset management and capital improvement planning initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Water/wastewater systems knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/Chemical engineering

Jobbeschreibung

SZ PM Consultants, Inc. provides planning, engineering, program management, and construction management services for municipal water and wastewater utilities. Our team serves as trusted advisors to public agencies and utility owners, helping deliver infrastructure improvements that enhance reliability, resiliency, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.

Position Overview

SZ PM Consultants is seeking an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to provide technical leadership and project management support for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure programs. The successful candidate will serve as an owner's representative and technical advisor, supporting planning, design, construction, operations coordination, asset management, and capital project implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and support water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through design, construction, and commissioning.
• Serve as a technical advisor and owner's representative for utility clients.
• Lead project coordination among utility staff, engineering consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Review engineering studies, design submissions, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents prepared by consultants.
• Support development, prioritization, and implementation of capital improvement projects based on operational, regulatory, reliability, and asset management needs.
• Evaluate existing facilities and infrastructure and recommend improvements to enhance performance, reliability, resiliency, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide engineering support for treatment plants, pumping stations, collection systems, and conveyance facilities.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk assessment, and program implementation activities.
• Support development of asset management strategies, condition assessments, and long-term capital planning initiatives.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and construction progress.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, meetings, workshops, and stakeholder coordination activities.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and executive-level communications.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and provide technical guidance on project activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia, or ability to obtain District of Columbia licensure through comity within six months.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in water and wastewater engineering, utility operations support, design, construction, program management, or related infrastructure services.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of municipal water and wastewater systems and utility operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and client-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting municipal utilities, public agencies, or consulting engineering firms.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, collection systems, and conveyance infrastructure.
• Experience in asset management, capital improvement planning, facility assessments, and infrastructure renewal strategies.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, permitting, and utility master planning.
• Experience serving as an owner's representative or program management consultant.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Support for PE licensure and continuing education.
• Opportunity to work on impactful public infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

Why Work at SZ PM?

• Work with an experienced, multidisciplinary team on regional water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Support projects involving public agencies, facility operations, and engineering and construction teams.
• Gain opportunities to develop technical, project delivery, and coordination experience.

Additional Information

Candidates who receive an offer of employment may be required to complete background screening in accordance with applicable law.

SZ PM Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.