Water/Wastewater Engineer III

Bowman Consulting; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/or

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Discretionary bonuses and incentives

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bowman Consulting is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer III to join the Williamsburg, VA team. You will lead complex projects, guide junior staff, and coordinate with clients, agencies, and design teams to deliver robust water and wastewater solutions.

The role requires a civil/environmental/mechanical engineering background with 5+ years of relevant experience, CAD/Civil3D proficiency, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience in water/wastewater or related projects.
• State professional licensure in relevant engineering discipline preferred.
• Experience with computer applications and design software.
• Familiarity with reading construction plans.
• Experience with water/wastewater systems, water treatment, water distribution, pump stations and operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, and hydraulic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction; review staff work for quality assurance.
• Assist with marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
• Apply advanced techniques and design judgment in water/wastewater engineering; lead technical direction for colleagues.
• Serve as liaison between clients, agencies, subcontractors and design teams on complex issues.
• Develop design recommendations, plan phases, and coordinate project execution.
• Create design work using CAD or manual drafting; prepare reports and correspondence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Marketing/Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/mechanical engineering

State professional licensure preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Hydraulic modeling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Water/Wastewater Engineer III to join our team in Williamsburg, VA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Carry out complex or novel water/wastewater analysis, design, and permitting projects for public and private clients while meeting project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Direction: Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• At the Operational and Company Level: Assist with marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Do the Work:
  • Use advanced techniques, theory precepts and practices in the water/wastewater civil engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
  • Serve as a lead in the technical direction over other less experienced engineers, providing guidance and delegation of assignments.
  • Serve as a technical specialist and liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex project issues.
  • Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
  • Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved civil engineering techniques or procedures to create new or refined equipment, materials, processes, or methods.
  • Create own design work using computer‑aided or manual drafting techniques.
  • Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of projects.
  • Perform field investigations or inspections.
  • Conduct constructability reviews or assist in the design/plan/review of other civil engineering projects.
  • Work closely with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects.
  • Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
  • Assist in recruiting and training younger staff and CAD drafters.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self‑reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering or related field required at time of employment.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience in water/wastewater or related projects.
• State professional licensure in relevant engineering discipline preferred.
• Experience with computer applications and design software.
• Familiarity with reading construction plans.
• Experience with water/wastewater systems, water treatment, water distribution, pump stations and operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, and hydraulic modeling software.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance‑based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out‑of‑area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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