Wastewater Project Engineer

Woodard & Curran; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic Professional Engineer to join the Water Team as a Project Engineer. The role involves designing wastewater infrastructure projects across Massachusetts and the New England region, coordinating with municipal clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 4–9 years of engineering experience, a BS in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering, and be a Massachusetts-registered PE or eligible for reciprocity.

Qualifications

• 4-9 years of engineering experience.
• B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts (or ability to apply for reciprocity).

Responsibilities

• Lead design for collection system, pumping stations, and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Conduct field investigations, condition assessments, and data collection to support planning, rehabilitation, and design efforts.
• Demonstrate strong and proactive communication with project teams and clients throughout project execution.
• Perform Construction Administration services, including coordinating and conducting submittal reviews, reviewing RFIs, and reviewing contractor payment applications.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate work of junior engineers and technical staff; interact with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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 Professional Engineer to join our Water Team as a Project Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with our municipal clients to develop, design, and deliver a variety of wastewater infrastructure projects across Massachusetts and the New England region.

The ideal candidate will be technically focused, with strong experience in the evaluation, planning, design, and construction of wastewater infrastructure. Familiarity with a broad range of practice areas, including collection systems, pumping facilities, treatment systems, master planning, and permitting, is preferred. In collaboration with our Project and Technical Managers, you will help lead the technical delivery of multiple projects, work directly with clients and internal teams, and support business development, marketing, and proposal efforts. You will be an active participant in company and Wastewater Practice initiatives and will have access to the firm’s senior technical staff and 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

Offering Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work Schedule: Expectation is 2 to 3 days in the office or onsite with clients.

Travel up to 10%: Local travel to clients in Massachusetts and the New England Region

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Leading the design of, or portions 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.
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills with project teams and clients throughout project execution.
• Performing Construction Administration services, including coordinating and conducting submittal reviews, reviewing contractor requests for information (RFIs), and reviewing contractor payment applications.
• Developing and monitoring project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting the needs of each project in a professional, reliable, and organized manner.
• Coordinating your work and the work of junior engineers and technical staff.
• Making decisions independently or with appropriate oversight on engineering problems and methods.
• Working with and coordinating 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.
• Mentoring and directing junior staff on technical assignments and reviewing technical work completed by engineers under supervision.
• Interacting with clients and professionally representing the firm.
• Spending time in the field or on construction projects, as applicable.
• 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.
• Assisting with proposal development and pursuit of new opportunities.
• Participating in professional associations.

What you will need to succeed:

• 4-9 years of engineering experience.
• B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts (or ability to apply for reciprocity).

$105,000 - $125,000 a year

Andover, MA = $105,000 - $125,000

This position’s anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.

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