Wastewater Engineer

W3Global; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Wastewater Engineer to join our Apex/Cary area team. The role blends office design, engineering calculations, and regulatory permitting with fieldwork, site assessments, and client collaboration across residential, commercial, and agricultural projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, experience in onsite wastewater systems, and the ability to interpret soil and site data for practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate soil science reports, site data, and environmental parameters for engineering applications.
• Proficiency in drafting clear engineering reports, construction specifications, and regulatory permit documentation.
• Comfort with balancing office design tasks with active field duties and site visits.
• Familiarity with municipal or industrial wastewater systems and sustainability projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop onsite wastewater designs, calculations, plans, and specs for residential, commercial, and agricultural projects.
• Perform on-site evaluations, sampling, data collection, and project monitoring.
• Interpret soil science data and site indicators to inform practical design solutions.
• Prepare permit packages and regulatory documentation for agency review.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, field contractors, and regulators throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with municipal/industrial wastewater evaluations and carbon-offset initiatives.

Skills

Data interpretation

Field operations

Documentation & technical writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related field

Job description

Role Summary

The Wastewater Engineer will work on-site in the Apex/Cary area, contributing to the design, analysis, and implementation of onsite wastewater systems and related environmental infrastructure. This position balances technical office design, engineering calculations, and regulatory permitting with regular fieldwork, site assessments, and client collaboration across residential, commercial, and agricultural projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Design & Calculations: Develop engineering designs, calculations, technical plans, and specifications for residential, commercial, and agricultural onsite wastewater projects.
• Field Assessments & Sampling: Conduct on-site evaluations, inspections, environmental sampling, data collection, and ongoing project monitoring.
• Soil & Site Data Integration: Interpret soil science data, site assessments, and environmental indicators to engineer practical solutions.
• Permitting & Regulatory Compliance: Draft technical reports, permit application packages, and compliance documentation for regulatory agency review.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with internal project teams, clients, field contractors, and regulatory officials throughout the project lifecycle.
• Specialized & Sustainability Initiatives: Assist with municipal and industrial wastewater management evaluations, with opportunities to support carbon offset and low-carbon fuel verification projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Licensure: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license-or documented progress toward licensure-is preferred.
• Technical Background: Demonstrated knowledge of wastewater, environmental, or civil engineering principles, with experience in onsite wastewater system design and analysis.
• Data Interpretation: Ability to evaluate soil science reports, site data, and environmental parameters for engineering applications.
• Documentation & Technical Writing: Proficiency in drafting clear engineering reports, construction specifications, and regulatory permit documentation.
• Field Operations: Comfort balancing office engineering tasks with active field duties, site visits, and sampling operations.
• Industry Domain: Familiarity with municipal or industrial wastewater systems, alongside an interest or background in sustainability and carbon offset projects.
• Organization: Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple project deliverables in a fast-paced consulting environment.