Wastewater Engineer

Woodard and Curran in; Village of Rye Brook (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Woodard & Curran in Rye Brook, NY seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineer to join its Clean Water Team. You will plan, design, and deliver wastewater infrastructure projects for municipal clients, coordinating with project managers and staff in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil/Env/Chem Eng, 3+ years in water/wastewater, strong technical writing, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with independence and attention to detail. FE or EIT preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline; FE or EIT preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant water/wastewater experience.
• Technical writing experience.
• Ability to coordinate and interact with coworkers, project staff, various clients and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating design phases for wastewater projects.
• Field investigations, condition assessments, and data collection to support planning and design.
• GIS analysis of municipal utility information; creating maps and managing databases.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients throughout project execution; communicate proactively.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Team coordination

Client coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran is currently seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and client-focused Engineer to join our Clean Water Team in Rye Brook, NY. In this role, you will collaborate with municipal clients to plan, design, and deliver a variety of wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on wastewater collection systems, pumping stations, treatment facilities, and related infrastructure projects. This position requires independent engineering judgment, strong technical and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate project tasks, budgets, schedules, and junior staff while working closely with Project Managers and Technical Managers.

Just to name a few, these projects may include:

• Municipal wastewater system upgrades, including collection system infrastructure, pumping system hydraulics, and wastewater treatment processes
• Collection system assessments, planning, design, and rehabilitation, including the use of trenchless technologies
• Pumping station evaluation, design, and rehabilitation
• Asset management planning and municipal wastewater infrastructure programs
• Regulatory compliance and permitting initiatives
• Construction phase engineering support

Offering Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work Schedule: Expectation is 3 to 4 days in the office or onsite with clients.

Travel up to 10%: Local and regional travel to Mid-Atlantic clients, primarily within Westchester County.

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of design for collection system, pumping station, and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Conducting field investigations, condition assessments, and data collection to support planning, rehabilitation, and design efforts.
• Conducting GIS analysis of municipal utility information, creating maps and figures, and managing utility databases.
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills with project teams and clients throughout project execution.
• Performing Construction Administration services, including coordinating and conducting submittal reviews and reviewing contractor requests for information (RFIs).
• Spending time in the field or on construction projects, as applicable.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting the needs of each project in a professional, reliable, and organized manner.
• Making decisions independently or with appropriate oversight on engineering problems and methods.Working with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, geotechnical, and survey personnel, both internally and through subconsultants.
• Working with AutoCAD software and providing guidance to designers/drafters on design drawing production.
• Interacting with clients and professionally representing the firm.
• Performing technical reviews of work prepared by junior engineering staff and supporting QA/QC efforts.
• Coordinating with contractors and clients during construction to ensure projects are executed in accordance with contract documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Interfacing with local and state regulatory agencies.

What you will need to succeed:

• B.S. degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline; FE or EIT preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant water/wastewater experience.
• Technical writing experience.
• Ability to coordinate and interact with coworkers, project staff, various clients and government agencies.

$90,000 - $110,000 a year

The anticipated compensation range for this position is based on several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, and primary work location. Final compensation will be determined based on these factors and adjusted, where applicable, by a geographic differential. Geographic differentials are percentage-based adjustments that reflect variations in labor market costs across locations. As a result, the compensation range for this position may vary depending on where the successful candidate is located and performs their work. The examples below illustrate how compensation for this role may differ across geographic markets. #LI-TB1

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