Water & Wastewater Design Engineer — Flexible Schedule

Klh-Engineers,-Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KLH Engineers in Pittsburgh seeks a Water and Wastewater Design Engineer to join our team. You will lead municipal water and wastewater projects, managing from planning through construction and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 5–7+ years in water/wastewater engineering, a PE license in PA or ability to obtain it within six months, and strong client-facing communications. The role offers a collaborative culture and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years experience in water and wastewater engineering, including 3–5 years on project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal water and wastewater clients and manage relationships.
• Lead and oversee water and wastewater facility projects from planning through construction.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions and ensure design aligns with operations.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget and keep clients informed.
• Mentor junior engineers and CAD staff.
• Prepare planning/design reports, specifications, and permit applications.
• Coordinate across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead bid phase services, including review of bidding documents and RFIs.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Water design

Wastewater design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/Chemical Eng

Job description

KLH Engineers in Pittsburgh seeks a Water and Wastewater Design Engineer to join our team. You will lead municipal water and wastewater projects, managing from planning through construction and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 5–7+ years in water/wastewater engineering, a PE license in PA or ability to obtain it within six months, and strong client-facing communications. The role offers a collaborative culture and growth opportunities.