Wastewater Project Engineer

Woodardcurran; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Holidays and vacation time

Sick time

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Woodard & Curran, a national engineering, science and operations firm, seeks a Civil/Environmental/Chemical engineer with 4–9 years of experience to join our Water Infrastructure team in Tampa. The role emphasizes design, field oversight and collaboration across disciplines.

You will prepare design documents, overseeing water and wastewater projects, and mentor junior engineers in our employee‑owned culture. Flexible hybrid work and local travel up to 10% are provided.

Qualifications

• 4-9 years of engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer is a plus, or ability to obtain Florida P.E. license within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design documents (calculations, drawings, specifications) for bidding and construction.
• Oversee construction of water and wastewater projects in the field.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Interface with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with proposal development and new opportunities.

Education

B.S. in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee‑owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet.

Woodard & Curran offers a unique opportunity to join our Water Infrastructure team to provide high-quality water, wastewater, and recycled water services to municipal clients across the firm’s geographies and core markets. The successful candidate will have technical expertise in environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with water and wastewater treatment. Direct experience with solids removal and handling, nutrient removal technologies, extended aeration facilities, membrane treatment equipment, pump selection and sizing, and process piping is highly valued. Working knowledge of wastewater and water operational methods is a plus. Water/Wastewater, Collection, and Distribution experience is also a plus. The candidate will have experience preparing design documents (including calculation sheets, drawings, and specifications), engineering reports, and contract documents for bidding and construction and overseeing the construction of water and wastewater projects in the field.

The successful candidate will work in a project team setting and report to Project Managers and Technical Managers who provide project leadership and direction through coordination and mentoring of team members, setting the project schedule, and controlling the execution of the project tasks.

Work Arrangement

Offering Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule from the Tampa, Florida office.

Travel up to 10% local travel.

Responsibilities

• Municipal wastewater systems, including collection systems infrastructure, pumping system hydraulics, and wastewater treatment processes.
• Biosolids and renewable energy development.
• Drinking water distribution and treatment systems.
• Coordinating your work and the work of other junior engineers.
• Developing and monitoring the schedule and budget components of larger projects.
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project team regularly updated on all issues and work progress on projects.
• Leading the design or portions of the design.
• Working with and coordinating discipline work (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, geotech, survey, etc.) internally and through sub‑contractors.
• Performing Construction Administration (CA), including coordinating and conducting submittal reviews, reviewing contractor requests for information (RFIs), and reviewing contractor payment applications.
• Working with AutoCAD software and guiding designers/drafters on design drawing production.
• Making decisions independently or with appropriate oversight on engineering problems and methods.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting the needs of each project in a professional, reliable, and organized manner.
• Mentoring and directing staff on technical assignments and reviewing technical work completed by engineers under supervision.
• Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors for quoting and furnishing materials and services.
• Interacting with clients and representing the firm in a professional manner.
• Spending time in the field or on construction projects, as applicable to the project.
• Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the specifications and drawings.
• Interfacing with local and state regulatory agencies.
• Assisting with proposal development and new opportunity pursuits.
• Participation in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• 4-9 years of engineering experience.
• B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer is a plus, or the ability to obtain a Florida P.E. license within one year of employment.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings:
  • 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed.
• Time away from work:
  • Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually.
  • Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked.
  • Sick time: Paid sick time for non‑work‑related illness or injury.
  • Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding.
• Coverage and support for your needs and well‑being:
  • Disability: Paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
  • Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
  • Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
  • Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Mutual Dispute Resolution

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

• MDR applies to both you and the Company.
• Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings.
• Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement.

If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet.

Review the full agreement: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non‑discrimination and make employment decisions based on job‑related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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