Water Wastewater Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer/Manager with at least 8 years of experience. This dynamic role involves planning, designing, and analyzing water and wastewater projects such as pipelines and treatment facilities. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and capable of representing the firm to clients while providing support across various locations. You will engage in hydraulic calculations, manage project meetings, and produce essential documentation. Join a forward-thinking team that values effective communication and problem-solving skills, where your contributions will significantly impact community water systems and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and analyze water/wastewater engineering projects.
• Act as the firm's representative to clients and authorities.
• Produce reports, proposals, and regulatory documents.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Project management

Effective communication

Problem identification and resolution

Ability to read construction drawings

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Water/Wastewater Project Engineer/Manager is a professional with a minimum of 8 years of experience. This individual will plan, design and perform analysis on water/wastewater engineering projects such as pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment facilities. The engineer shall be self-motivated, capable of acting as the firm’s representative to clients, and providing support to branch offices in the NJ/PA/DE/MD area.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Hydraulic calculations and layout of structures.
• Producing correspondence, reports, and biddable documents for arsenic, radium, and iron removal water plants; wells; water storage tanks; pumping stations; piping systems; and wastewater treatment plant improvements.
• Engineering support to our inspection department.
• Act as the firm’s representative to townships, utility authorities, and private utility companies.
• Draft concise proposals for new work.
• Capable of addressing multiple simultaneous assignments, on-time and within budgets.
• Proactive identification of problems/issues coupled with detailed analysis and effective resolution.
• Producing all deliverables associated with this position.
• Regulatory permitting.
• Assist with energy audits.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of water/wastewater equipment and their purpose.
• Ability to read and comprehend complicated construction drawings, schematics, specifications, codes, and handbooks.
• Ability to clarify and concisely express thoughts verbally and in written correspondence, reports, and specifications.
• Provides effort and takes pride in all work assignments produced.
• Not afraid to ask for guidance or assistance in order to expedite the date of assignment deliverables.
• Ability to simultaneously work on group and individual assignments.
• Capable of providing directions and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Capable of managing project meetings attended by either staff, clients, or contractors’ personnel.
• Familiarity with NJDEP regulations and compliance requirements.
• Must have effective communication, management, and writing skills.
• Must be skilled in the use of Word and Excel products.
• AutoCAD capability is a plus.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Chemical Engineering curriculum from an accredited four-year college or university.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES REQUIRED:

• NJPE License Required or Ability to Acquire NJPE Reciprocity Essential
• Professional Licensure Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in the field and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Work requires frequent and prolonged computer use. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of any protected classification under local law.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.