Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer (Engineer IV)

Ardurra Group; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra Group seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer for our Charlotte, NC team. You will lead design, permitting, and optimization of water and wastewater systems, including treatment facilities and pumping stations, serving municipal and institutional clients in the region.

The role requires a PE, a Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental Engineering, and 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater. You’ll mentor colleagues, support business development, and help deliver innovative, cost-effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Approximately 5+ years of water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Experience in drinking water a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater projects, including collection and distribution systems.
• Design and permitting of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water pipelines, including gravity and pressure systems.
• Lead process design in feasibility studies and facility plans.
• Design and upgrades for wastewater pump stations and booster pump stations.
• Hydraulic modeling and analysis of water distribution, reclaimed water transmission, and wastewater systems.
• Support client service managers and business development as a technical SME at meetings/interviews.
• Contribute to pursuits and interviews with treatment process innovations and scoping.
• Develop scope and budget for new project opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to staff on water and wastewater projects.

Skills

Project Leadership

Hydraulic Modeling

Water/Wastewater Design

Client Engagement

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Job Category : Engineering

Requisition Number : SENIO003589

• Posted : August 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC 28208, USA

Description

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, NC.

Our innovative water and wastewater engineers collaborate closely with clients to plan, design, permit, and construct systems that address their needs comprehensively. This approach allows our clients to make smarter investments, resulting in lower life cycle costs and additional benefits. As a recognized leader in the mid-Atlantic water industry, our projects encompass treatment and infrastructure initiatives for municipal and institutional clients, ranging from drinking water supply to water reuse and wastewater management. We support projects of all sizes within a flexible and innovative team environment.

Primary Function:

This position will serve as a subject matter expert on multidisciplinary projects involving drinking water, water and wastewater collection and distribution systems, and treatment facilities for municipal and institutional clients throughout the region.

The role includes providing technical expertise in the design, management, and optimization of water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems, including linear infrastructure (“outside the fence”) such as gravity and pressure piping, pump stations, and booster pump stations. You will be responsible for technical leadership and supporting strategic direction for a wide variety of projects, performing or overseeing technical design and hydraulic modeling requirements.

Primary Duties:

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure projects, including collection and distribution systems.
• Design and permitting of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water pipelines, including gravity and pressure systems.
• Lead process design in feasibility studies and facility plans.
• Design and upgrades for wastewater pump stations and booster pump stations.
• Hydraulic modeling and analysis of water distribution, reclaimed water transmission systems, and wastewater collection/transmission systems.
• Support client service managers and business development efforts, serving as a technical subject matter expert at meetings and project interviews.
• Participate in project pursuits and interviews, including developing treatment process innovations, technical approaches, and scope items.
• Develop scope and budget for new project opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues interested in water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineer or related field required
• Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Experience in drinking water a plus

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affithive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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