Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer (PE & PM)

Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Spot bonus program

Paid overtime

Job summary

HIGHFILL is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Professional Engineer and Project Manager in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities, and environmental compliance.

The position is in-office with occasional remote work. The candidate will perform hydraulic design, modeling, client communications, and construction documentation while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Construction, or Environmental Engineering.
• 5-15 years of engineering experience.
• P.E. license in the state of hire or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop water, wastewater, and civil engineering projects including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
• Lead hydraulic design and modeling efforts; coordinate with clients and prepare construction documents.
• Coordinate permits, field data collection, and construction observation/administration.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Client interactions

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

POSITION:

Senior Water/Wastewater Professional Engineer and Project Manager (B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Biosystems, Construction, or related field)

LOCATION:

Charlotte, NC

We have a great opportunity for a service-focused engineer who desires to apply their engineering skills and build a career while contributing to our communities and the natural environment.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

OVERVIEW:

Successful candidates will assist in the technical development of water, wastewater, and general civil engineering projects, which often include collection and distribution pipelines, pump stations, industrial facilities, environmental compliance, hydraulic modeling, water treatment, and wastewater treatment.

This is an in-office position with occasional opportunities for remote work. Candidates looking for fully remote work should not apply.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES:

A significant portion of our consulting services are related to water, wastewater, and stormwater conveyance, storage, and pumping. As such, the candidate should expect a substantial focus on hydraulic design activities. Typical tasks include client interactions, preliminary engineering, field data collection, development of construction documents, permit coordination, construction observation and administration, and other aspects of infrastructure engineering services.

CAREER GROWTH:

Our engineering staff are exposed to a wide range of infrastructure engineering project activities which provides space for professional growth alongside experienced staff in our team-focused organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS in Civil, Construction, or Environmental Engineering; 5-15 years of experience, PE license in the state of hire (or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire), and good communication skills are required. The following qualifications are a plus:

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and/or hydraulic modeling software

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capable of moderate lifting (generally 25 pounds or less)
• Capable of operating a motor vehicle, must have a valid driver's license

HIGHFILL believes in the benefit of our company reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We invite all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, body ability, or other self-identified status. If you are qualified and ready to contribute to an amazing team, you are welcome.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Who we are:

You be you! Individuality is powerful, and unique perspectives cultivate innovation. The HIGHFILL culture embraces and welcomes each employee. Free to be our authentic selves, we thrive in a team setting and connect meaningfully with the communities that we serve.

What we are:

HIGHFILL is a principle-centered engineering consulting firm specializing in community and municipal water infrastructure engineering. With offices in Cary, Wilmington, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem, NC, and Columbia, SC, we provide exceptional service to our clients at a fair price.

How we do it:

HIGHFILL offers a business atmosphere that supports employee professional development and advancement. We offer an attractive benefits package that is competitive with large firms while providing the appealing close-knit work environment of a smaller, growing firm.

Benefits:

We offer traditional employee benefits to full-time staff plus paid overtime and a spot bonus program. If needed, we provide relocation assistance for successful candidates.