Wastewater Process Engineer/Project Manager

Yochana; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Yochana is seeking a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer to lead water and wastewater projects from concept through construction in Grand Rapids, MI. The role requires PE registration and 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong planning, design, and client-facing skills.

You will mentor staff, coordinate multi-discipline design, develop construction documents, and support business development with professional organizations. On-site leadership and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• 8+ years of water or wastewater process engineering experience.
• Strong facility planning and design experience.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater projects from concept through construction.
• Lead facility master plans, feasibility studies, and preliminary engineering reports.
• Coordinate design efforts across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Develop construction documents, specifications, and permitting packages.
• Build relationships with municipal and utility clients.
• Mentor and develop staff.
• Support business development through proposals and industry involvement (AWWA/WEF).

Skills

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Project Management

Leadership / Mentoring

Client-Facing Communication

PE Registration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration

Job description

• Manage water and wastewater projects from concept through construction
• Lead facility master plans, alternatives analyses, feasibility studies, and preliminary engineering reports
• Coordinate design efforts across multiple engineering disciplines
• Develop construction documents, specifications, and permitting packages
• Build relationships with municipal and utility clients
• Mentor and develop staff
• Support business development efforts, proposals, and industry involvement through organizations such as AWWA and WEF

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration
• 8+ years of water and/or wastewater process engineering experience
• Strong facility planning and design experience
• Project management capabilities
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• A desire to mentor others and contribute to the growth of the practice