Sr Conveyance Project Engineer

The Planet Group; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Profit-sharing

FSA/HSA

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Association membership

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer leave

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater to lead the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects across Michigan and Ohio. This role emphasizes pump stations, hydraulics, and treatment systems, with hybrid schedule and permanent hire.

Qualified candidates will hold a PE license, a civil/environmental/chemical engineering degree, and 10+ years of water/wastewater experience.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• 10+ years of water and wastewater infrastructure experience.
• Experience designing pump stations and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling and analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Focus on pump stations, hydraulic systems, conveyance, and treatment infrastructure.
• Mentor mid-level engineers and interns.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage client communications.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Hydraulic modeling

Client communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Senior Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater

Location

Multiple locations across Michigan and Ohio; hybrid flexibility available

Pay Range

$140,000–$160,000/year, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates
Annual bonus based on company profitability

Work Hours

Full-time, Hybrid Schedule

Type of Employment (Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent Hire)

Permanent Hire

Benefits

• BCBSM Medical, Dental & Vision
• Company profit-sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) with employer matching
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability options
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Volunteer service leave

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater for a growing company in the civil and environmental engineering industry. Qualified candidates must have a PE license and 10+ years of water/wastewater engineering experience, including pump station design and hydraulic analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role on complex infrastructure projects while mentoring engineers and contributing to innovative water resource solutions.

Job Description

The Senior Project Engineer will lead the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on pump stations, hydraulic systems, water/wastewater conveyance, and treatment infrastructure.

This role provides an opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging projects from concept through construction while working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to mentor developing engineers and contribute to project proposals, client relationships, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of water booster stations and wastewater pump stations, including hydraulic calculations and equipment selection.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis to evaluate system performance and optimize designs.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, construction documents, technical reports, and permit applications.
• Perform pipe design calculations, including pipe sizing, pressure classes, external loads, trench design, and joint selection.
• Support sewer conveyance projects, including pipeline and manhole rehabilitation.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections to evaluate existing conditions and monitor construction activities.
• Provide construction-phase engineering support, including contractor coordination, field observation, testing, and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with structural, electrical, geotechnical, and other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated designs.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, technical deliverables, and client communications.
• Coordinate equipment startup, controls integration, system testing, and operational troubleshooting.
• Support water and wastewater storage and treatment projects.
• Stay current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices in hydraulic and water infrastructure engineering.
• Mentor mid-level engineers, entry-level engineers, and interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience focused on water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong experience designing pump stations and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling and analysis.
• Experience with water and wastewater storage and treatment systems.