Water/Wastewater Process Engineer

Fishbeck; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Tuition Assistance

Vacation & Sick Time

Hybrid Schedule

401(k) & stock ownership

Employee ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck, a 100% employee-owned firm, is seeking a Water/Wastewater Process Engineer or Project Manager to join our Michigan team in Farmington and Grand Rapids. You’ll manage projects from planning through construction, mentor staff, and lead complex water and wastewater facility efforts.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, support business development, and build relationships with municipal clients. Hybrid schedule options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• PE registration required or in process. Mentoring and leadership abilities are valued.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater projects from concept through construction.
• Lead facility master plans, analyses, feasibility studies, and preliminary reports.
• Coordinate design efforts across multiple disciplines; develop documents and permits.
• Build relationships with municipal and utility clients; mentor staff; support business development.

Skills

Client interaction

Mentoring staff

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

Water/Wastewater Process Engineer/Project Manager

Location: Farmington and Grand Rapids, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together—our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Water/Wastewater Process Engineer or Project Manager to help us keep building.

Working with our Michigan water and wastewater team, you will manage projects from planning through construction, all while collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals across the firm. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys client interaction, mentoring staff, and leading complex water and wastewater facility projects. The position also provides a clear path toward expanded leadership responsibilities within the team and market sector.

What You'll Do

• Manage water and wastewater projects from concept through construction
• Lead facility master plans, alternatives analyses, feasibility studies, and preliminary engineering reports
• Coordinate design efforts across multiple engineering disciplines
• Develop construction documents, specifications, and permitting packages
• Build relationships with municipal and utility clients
• Mentor and develop staff
• Support business development efforts, proposals, and industry involvement through organizations such as AWWA and WEF

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration
• 8+ years of water and/or wastewater process engineering experience
• Strong facility planning and design experience
• Project management capabilities
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• A desire to mentor others and contribute to the growth of the practice

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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