Water/Wastewater Engineering Lead

Burgess & Niple; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple seeks a Water/Wastewater Engineering Lead in the Cincinnati region to mentor teams, oversee complex municipal projects, and serve as a trusted client advisor. You will combine technical depth with strategic business development to deliver long-lasting infrastructure improvements.

You will lead planning and design across collection systems, treatment facilities, and related assets, while guiding teams to meet budgets and schedules and to foster client relationships that expand our

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or eligibility for reciprocity.
• 10+ years of water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping, storage, treatment design.
• Proficiency in Office and AutoCAD; Revit or hydraulic modeling a plus.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive problem solving and servant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between clients, design teams and stakeholders with strong relationships.
• Lead high-impact projects, drive business development and client service.
• Mentor project teams through planning and design of water/wastewater systems.
• Maintain quality control of services and deliverables.
• Manage budgets, schedules and proactively mitigate project risk.
• Develop lasting partnerships and expand regional presence.
• Mentor engineers at all levels toward independent professionalism.

Skills

Mentoring

Business development

Client relations

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE registration or reciprocity eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

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.

Lead transformative water and wastewater infrastructure projects while shaping the future of our regional practice as a Water/Wastewater Engineering Lead. In this pivotal role, you'll mentor and orchestrate engineering teams through complex water and wastewater design projects for municipal agencies and utility clients, while serving as a trusted client advisor and developing the next generation of water/wastewater engineers. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic business development to deliver exceptional projects on time and within budget, building lasting partnerships that strengthen communities and expand our presence across the region.

What You'll Do

• Function as the central point of coordination between clients, design teams, and stakeholders; maintaining strong relationships with municipal agencies and utility clients
• Lead high-impact projects while driving business development and maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence and client service
• Lead and mentor project teams through the planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure, including collection system sewers, lift stations, force mains, treatment facilities, booster stations, and/or studies of wastewater and water systems
• Maintain quality control of services and deliverable
• Drive business development efforts including pursuit leadership, client meetings, and proposal preparation
• Ensure quality control of all deliverables while managing budgets, schedules, and proactively mitigating project risk
• Mentor engineers at all levels, supporting their development into confident, independent professionals

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
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; experience with Revit or hydraulic modeling software a plus
• Treatment process knowledge 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

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