Water/Wastewater Engineer

Jobot; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Performance bonus programs

Remote and flexible work options

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned engineering professional with deep water and wastewater experience to lead complex infrastructure projects from planning through execution. You will balance technical leadership with client-facing responsibilities and collaboration across teams, contributing to organizational growth and technical excellence.

The role offers remote and flexible work options, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development within an employee‑owned firm.

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressive experience supporting and managing water and/or wastewater projects.
• Strong understanding of treatment processes, hydraulic principles, and permitting coordination.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and common engineering software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate interdisciplinary teams from planning through execution.
• Contribute to business development activities within the water sector.

Skills

People leadership

Client facing

Cross‑functional collaboration

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Environmental Civil Mechanical Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering software

Job description

Job details: This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brandon DeDeker.

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year.

A bit about us:

We are a long‑established, employee‑owned engineering firm specializing in public infrastructure and community‑focused projects. With more than seven decades of continuous operation, the firm provides planning, design, and construction‑phase services to municipalities, utilities, and institutional clients across the Upper Midwest and neighboring regions. Its work primarily supports water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and related civil infrastructure systems, with an emphasis on long‑term reliability and regulatory compliance.

Why join us?

Team members share in the company’s success while enjoying a supportive culture that prioritizes learning, mentorship, and work–life balance. It’s a place where people are trusted to do great work and recognized for it.

Highlights include:

• Employee ownership with long term wealth building opportunities
• Performance and extra effort bonus programs
• Remote and flexible work options
• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts and legal service benefits
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement for continued professional development

Job Details

We are seeking a seasoned engineering professional with deep experience in water and wastewater systems to support complex infrastructure projects from planning through execution. This role combines technical leadership, project oversight, and client‑facing responsibilities, with opportunities to contribute to organizational growth and technical excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an engineering discipline such as Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or a closely related field
• At least seven years of progressive experience supporting and managing water and/or wastewater engineering projects
• Strong understanding of treatment processes, hydraulic principles, and permitting or regulatory coordination
• Working knowledge of structural design fundamentals, applicable codes, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in computer‑aided design tools and common engineering software platforms
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess engineering challenges and apply established methods and standards
• Proven capability to collaborate across teams and locations, balancing technical and interpersonal communication
• Experience working directly with clients and supporting long‑term professional relationships
• Exposure to business development activities within the water or wastewater sector
• Participation in technical committees, industry groups, or professional associations is preferred

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