Water Infrastructure Project Engineer — Local Impact

Weston & Sampson; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Water Infrastructure Project Engineer to join our Drinking Water Program. The role focuses on planning, evaluating, designing, and improving municipal water infrastructure that communities depend on daily.

You will work on water main design, pump stations, storage, and treatment projects, collaborating with municipal clients and a team of water professionals. Onsite at our Reading, Foxborough, or Worcester, MA offices or Rocky Hill, CT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience involving water infrastructure, municipal utilities, or civil engineering design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience preparing or interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation and work collaboratively with clients and project teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design municipal water infrastructure: Prepare engineering plans, design calculations, specifications, and construction documents for water main replacements and extensions, pump stations, water storage facilities, and drinking water treatment projects.
• Evaluate existing water systems: Review system data and infrastructure conditions to identify deficiencies, assess performance, and recommend improvements that support water quality, reliability, and municipal capital improvement goals.
• Support projects from start to finish: Contribute to project planning, permitting, design development, construction administration, and closeout, gaining experience across the full project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple assignments: Work across several projects at a time, coordinating priorities, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with project managers and technical staff to deliver quality work.
• Prepare technical documentation: Conduct engineering analyses, review data, and prepare technical reports, calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Participate in fieldwork and construction reviews: Visit project sites at various stages, observe existing conditions, and review contractor work to help ensure construction aligns with approved plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams: Communicate with municipal clients, contractors, and colleagues to address technical questions, resolve project challenges, and keep deliverables moving forward.
• Continue developing your expertise: Learn from experienced engineers, share ideas, and gradually take on greater technical responsibility as you grow within the Drinking Water Program.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (welcomed)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Water Infrastructure Project Engineer to join our Drinking Water Program. The role focuses on planning, evaluating, designing, and improving municipal water infrastructure that communities depend on daily.

You will work on water main design, pump stations, storage, and treatment projects, collaborating with municipal clients and a team of water professionals. Onsite at our Reading, Foxborough, or Worcester, MA offices or Rocky Hill, CT.