Water/Wastewater Engineer

Precision Recruiters; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks’ paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A regional engineering and consulting firm seeks a Water/Wastewater Civil Engineer in Salt Lake City. The role involves leading infrastructure projects, providing engineered solutions for water systems, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and possess 3-8 years of design experience. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and effective communication are essential. The company offers competitive benefits, including paid time off and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of water/wastewater design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
• Experience with design software and hydraulic modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
• Deliver engineered solutions for municipal and industrial systems.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Client interaction

Project management

Design software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D)

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

With nearly 500 professionals across 23 offices, this firm has grown from a modest surveying company in 1978 to one of the region’s most trusted engineering & consulting service providers. Their multidisciplinary team delivers a wide range of services — civil/site design, GIS, natural-gas infrastructure, building code support, community-development and training — all anchored by an unwavering commitment to the values of integrity, teamwork and long-term relationships.

Our client partners closely with municipalities, utilities, private developers and industrial clients to bring meaningful solutions to complex problems: from concept to construction, from water and sewer systems to grading, drainage, and public-works infrastructure. Their culture emphasizes the importance of taking care of their staff so they can, in turn, deliver exceptional results — making this a place where career growth, technical challenge and team collaboration truly coexist

Water/Wastewater Civil Engineer

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through completion—partnering project teams and mentoring engineers, designers, and interns.
• Deliver engineered solutions for municipal and industrial systems: small and large diameter pipelines, water/sewer mains, pump and lift stations, elevated water towers, storage reservoirs, and optionally treatment plant facilities.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, change orders and contract amendments, prepare technical reports and proposals, and act as client advocate to ensure satisfaction from design through construction.
• Provide leadership across the team: reviewing designs, coordinating resources, offering technical feedback, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring quality, regulatory compliance and constructability.
• Engage in field work and site audits: inspect pipeline alignments, pump station layouts, tower foundations and structural interfaces; support construction observation and troubleshoot as necessary.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline) and 3-8 years (or more) of water/wastewater design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain) and a strong familiarity with water and sewer infrastructure—pipelines, pump/lift stations, towers and municipal systems.
• Hands‑on experience with design software such as AutoCAD / Civil 3D, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, pipeline network analysis, and production of construction drawings/specifications.
• Business‑minded attitude—comfortable with client interaction, managing scope, schedules and budgets, and delivering on project commitments.
• Leadership mindset—capable of mentoring junior staff and collaborating across disciplines while also executing detailed design work.
• Bonus: Experience with water or wastewater treatment plant design is a desirable plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interpret survey/topographic data, soils reports and regulatory requirements into actionable design solutions.

What you’ll get:

• Four weeks’ paid time off from day one (one week already banked).
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Nine paid holidays—choose the ones that matter to you.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, plus HSA contribution.
• Company‑sponsored term life and short‑term disability; long‑term disability, cancer and accident insurance included.
• Tuition reimbursement and structured mentorship to support your growth and technical advancement.
• Incentive bonus program to reward high performance and keep you motivated.

Why apply even if you don’t check every box:

We value growth—if you have a strong foundation in water/wastewater infrastructure and a drive to advance, you might be exactly who we’re looking for—interest and attitude count just as much as years of experience.