Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer - Lead Projects & Design

Ardurra; Saint Augustine, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking a Senior Engineer - Water/Wastewater to lead and support projects in St. Augustine, FL. The role focuses on planning, design, and management of water and wastewater systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, and strong leadership plus communication skills to mentor staff and collaborate with clients and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, with a proven track record in project design and management.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, hydraulic modeling, and infrastructure systems.
• Collaborative approach to leading and working within diverse, multidisciplinary project teams
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software such as Visual Hydraulics, EFT Fathom, WaterGems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and management of water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution systems, and collection systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Manage and mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance and professional development support.
• Coordinate and collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure project alignment with objectives and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform site assessments, inspections, and evaluations to identify project needs and potential challenges.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, and project scopes in alignment with organizational goals and client requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Visual Hydraulics

EFT Fathom

WaterGems

Job description

Ardurra is seeking a Senior Engineer - Water/Wastewater to lead and support projects in St. Augustine, FL. The role focuses on planning, design, and management of water and wastewater systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, and strong leadership plus communication skills to mentor staff and collaborate with clients and agencies.