Water Resources Senior Project Engineer (Water or Wastewater)

Internetwork Expert; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Hybrid/remote work flexibility

Flexible hours

15 days paid time off

Tuition, license, and association fee

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

CP Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Water Resources practice. You will design and oversee water/wastewater facilities, manage feasibility studies, prepare technical deliverables, and coordinate regulatory permitting across NJDEP/EPA requirements.

The role includes mentoring staff and integrating sustainable design practices. Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in water resources, a PE or progress toward it, and strong AutoCAD/report writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
• PE License or on track to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of NJDEP regulations, EPA, CWA, SDWA.
• Experience with AutoCAD and technical report writing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering: Plan and design water and wastewater facilities and distribution systems per standards.
• Feasibility studies for water resources projects following EPA and NJDEP guidelines.
• Prepare calculations, reports, specifications, and cost estimates per regulations.
• Site investigations to support design and construction in compliance with standards.
• Lead regulatory permitting efforts and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Incorporate energy and water efficiency in designs.

Job description

About CP Engineers

With over forty years of experience, CP Engineers delivers innovative solutions in site/civil, water/wastewater, municipal, MEP, environmental engineering and construction management and administration services. Our work directly improves communities, protecting water quality, strengthening infrastructure, and supporting sustainable growth across our community. Our project portfolio spans private, municipal, county, and regional clients, many of whom have partnered with us for decades, a testament to the trust we earn and the value we deliver.

At CP Engineers, we don’t just execute projects, we build careers. Remote work flexibility, competitive compensation and benefits, and a collaborative, people first culture have resulted in high employee satisfaction and retention and helped us win Best Places to Work awards three years in a row.

Position Overview

CP is experiencing exciting, sustained growth and is looking for a talented Senior Project Engineer to join our dynamic Water Resources practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pumping stations, storage facilities, and distribution and collection systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, take pride in delivering high-quality design solutions, and play a key role in shaping projects that make a lasting impact—while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Compensation range: $120,000-$150,000

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering: Plan and design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, storage facilities, and distribution and collection systems in accordance with AWWA, ASCE, NSF/ANSI standards, and applicable regulations, including the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Designs will thoughtfully integrate and consider client needs, operability, and constructability.
• Feasibility & Planning Studies: Perform feasibility studies for water resources projects, incorporating hydraulic process and environmental evaluations and analyses in accordance with EPA and NJDEP guidelines to develop optimized, cost-effective solutions for clients.
• Technical Documentation & Deliverables: Prepare engineering calculations, engineering reports, technical specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents that conform to NJDEP regulations, NPDES permitting criteria, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Site Investigations: Conduct site inspections and field assessments to support design and construction phase efforts to ensure designs are implemented in compliance with NJDEP, EPA, and local environmental standards and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Regulatory Coordination & Compliance: Lead and support regulatory permitting efforts, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including NJPDES permits, Treatment Works Approvals, and the Bureau of Water System Engineering.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate and Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams (Structural, Civil, MEP) as well as vendors and subcontractors to deliver integrated, high-quality project solutions.
• Project Delivery & Growth Support: Manage technical scope, budgets, and schedules in a fast‑paced environment, contributing to CP’s continued growth and expanding project portfolio. Demonstrated experience and understanding of maintaining fast‑paced project budgets and schedules.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor and support junior engineering staff, sharing technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and design procedures to strengthen the Water Resources Practice.
• Sustainability & Best Practices: Incorporate energy and water efficiency measures, life cycle cost analysis, and sustainable design principles as recommended by EPA and national water resources planning guidelines

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field

• 6+ years of experience in water resources engineering
• PE License or on track to obtain within reasonable amount of time

• Strong knowledge of NJDEP regulations, permitting processes, and relevant federal standards (EPA, CWA, SDWA)

• Experience with AutoCAD and technical report writing

• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and technical writing skills

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed

• 401(k) match

• Hybrid/remote work flexibility

• Flexible hours
• 15 days paid time off

• Tuition, professional license, and association fee reimbursement

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Support for employee work/life balance

• Training and development opportunities