Position Summary
The Water/Wastewater Engineer will support a variety of municipal water and wastewater projects, including treatment facilities, pumping stations, conveyance systems, and capital improvement programs. The successful candidate will work closely with senior staff, utility clients, consultants, and contractors to develop and implement infrastructure solutions that improve system reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, evaluation, design, and implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Perform engineering analyses, calculations, technical evaluations, and prepare engineering reports.
- Assist with hydraulic, process, and equipment sizing evaluations for water and wastewater facilities.
- Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, specifications, drawings, and project documentation.
- Coordinate with utility owners, consultants, regulatory agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Support development and execution of capital improvement projects.
- Participate in project meetings, workshops, field investigations, and site visits.
- Support construction administration activities, including review of shop drawings, responses to requests for information (RFIs), field inspections, and startup assistance.
- Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, cost estimating, and progress tracking.
- Support asset management, condition assessment, and infrastructure renewal planning initiatives.
- Maintain project records and assist with preparation of presentations and client communications.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
- Three to seven years of relevant experience in water and wastewater engineering.
- Knowledge of municipal water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure systems.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, collection systems, and conveyance infrastructure.
- Experience supporting planning, design, construction, operation, rehabilitation, or asset management of utility infrastructure.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, Revit, or similar engineering software.
- Experience supporting public-sector or municipal utility projects.
- Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Support for PE licensure and continuing education.
- Opportunity to work on impactful public infrastructure projects.
- Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
Why Work at SZ PM?
- Work with an experienced, multidisciplinary team on regional water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Support projects involving public agencies, facility operations, and engineering and construction teams.
- Gain opportunities to develop technical, project delivery, and coordination experience.
Additional Information
Candidates who receive an offer of employment may be required to complete background screening in accordance with applicable law.
SZ PM Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.