Senior Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Pennoni; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to provide technical leadership and project management for water, wastewater, and municipal projects in Delaware and beyond. You will lead multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction on facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure.

The role emphasizes client relationships, regulatory coordination, and robust technical oversight, with a focus on delivering quality, on-time solutions and supporting business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including significant experience in water/wastewater and municipal engineering projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience overseeing complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater systems, municipal infrastructure, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, and permit applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of water/wastewater and municipal engineering projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule objectives are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal, public sector, and utility clients, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional client service.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, client engagement, and identification of new project opportunities.
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, and quality review for engineering studies, reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff to support professional growth and project success.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best engineering practices.
• Manage the planning, design, permitting, and rehabilitation of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, booster stations, collection systems, conveyance systems, and water intake facilities.
• Lead hydraulic modeling, system evaluations, feasibility studies, master planning efforts, and regulatory coordination.
• Prepare and oversee technical reports, permit applications, and engineering documentation for public and utility clients.
• Provide engineering services for municipalities and governmental agencies involving stormwater management, roadways, waterways, trails, parks, and public facilities.
• Support municipal clients with planning and zoning initiatives, capital improvement projects, and infrastructure planning efforts.
• Oversee construction administration activities, including contractor coordination, field observations, and project closeout.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Budget management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Water/wastewater system analysis

Delaware municipal regulations

Job description

Pennoni is seeking an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to provide technical leadership and project management for water, wastewater, and municipal projects in Delaware and beyond. You will lead multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction on facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure.

The role emphasizes client relationships, regulatory coordination, and robust technical oversight, with a focus on delivering quality, on-time solutions and supporting business