Water/Wastewater Engineer, PE

Burgess & Niple; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple in Tampa, FL is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer PE to lead design of critical water and wastewater infrastructure. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients, and drive project delivery with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Join a nationally recognized team and contribute to projects from collection systems to treatment facilities, while fostering collaboration and delivering high-quality engineering solutions that improve community resilience.

Qualifications

• requires ABET-accredited BSCE
• PE registration in the state or ability to reciprocity
• 4–10 years of water/wastewater design experience
• experience with utility district and municipality clients
• UWHC familiarity is a plus
• proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD; Revit; hydraulic modeling software a plus
• entrepreneurial mindset with proactive problem solving
• servant leadership and collaboration to develop others

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure including collection systems, distributions, and treatment facilities
• Coordinate with internal and external project teams on project delivery
• Maintain quality control of plans, specifications, and deliverables
• Build and maintain client relationships while participating in business development and proposal preparation

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE)

4–10 years water/wastewater experience

Microsoft Office

Entrepreneurial mindset

Servant leader

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our nationally recognized team of civil engineering professionals and take the lead on complex water and wastewater projects that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. As a Water/Wastewater Engineer PE, you'll drive sophisticated design challenges across a diverse portfolio from gravity sewers and force mains to lift stations, booster stations, and treatment facilities all while serving as a trusted technical resource for clients and project teams. You'll also play a key role in mentoring emerging engineers and contributing to business development, positioning you for continued growth within the firm.

What You’ll Do

• Lead planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure including collection systems (gravity sewers, force mains, and lift stations), distributions systems (water mains, booster stations, and storage facilities) and treatment facilities (water, wastewater, and reuse)
• Coordinate with internal and external project teams on utility conflict resolution and project delivery
• Maintain quality control of plans, specifications, and deliverables
• Build and maintain client relationships while participating in business development and proposal preparation

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity
• 4 – 10 years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design
• Experience with utility district and municipality clients
• Experience with Utility Work by Highway Contractor (UWHC) is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit experience with hydraulic modeling software a plus
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
• Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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