Water/Wastewater Engineering Lead

Burgess & Niple; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Lead in Cincinnati, OH. You will mentor teams, lead municipal and utility projects, and develop client relationships to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Join a long-standing firm focused on infrastructure, safety, and sustainability, guiding complex designs from concept through construction while growing our regional practice.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program is required.
• PE registration in the employing state or ability to reciprocity is required.
• 10+ years in water/wastewater infrastructure design including collection, pumping, treatment.

Responsibilities

• Function as central point of coordination between clients, design teams, and stakeholders.
• Lead high-impact projects, drive business development and maintain engineering excellence.
• Mentor project teams through planning and design of water/wastewater systems.
• Maintain quality control of services and deliverables.
• Drive client meetings, pursuit leadership, and proposal preparation.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and mitigate project risk.
• Mentor engineers to develop independence.

Skills

BS Civil Engineering ABET

PE license

10+ years experience

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit / hydraulic modeling

problem solving

leadership

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.

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

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture

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