Water/Wastewater Capital Projects Engineer - Hybrid

Water Otter Job Board; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after onboarding

Local travel within New Jersey

Job summary

MPI, a well‑established utility services organization, seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead water and wastewater capital improvement projects in New Jersey. You will oversee design activities, coordinate permitting, and manage schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships.

The role requires a PE license or eligibility, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 4+ years in relevant projects, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Hybrid schedule; three onsite days weekly; local NJ travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license preferred or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months.
• 4+ years of engineering experience in water, wastewater, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience managing multiple capital projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater capital improvement projects.
• Oversee engineering design activities and consultant relationships.
• Coordinate permitting, regulatory approvals, and environmental compliance.
• Lead contractor bidding, procurement, and construction administration.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and financial tracking.
• Partner with operational, engineering, finance, and customer-facing teams.
• Support infrastructure evaluations and acquisition due diligence efforts.
• Review utility extension and infrastructure plans for standards compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MPI, a well‑established utility services organization, seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead water and wastewater capital improvement projects in New Jersey. You will oversee design activities, coordinate permitting, and manage schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships.

The role requires a PE license or eligibility, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 4+ years in relevant projects, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Hybrid schedule; three onsite days weekly; local NJ travel.