Water/Wastewater Process Project Engineer

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 82,800 - 101,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100-percent paid Family Health Insurance

Discretionary Bonus Plan

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Water/Wastewater Process Project Engineer to support the planning and design of municipal infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong technical and project management skills. Responsibilities include leading process design, coordinating multi-discipline teams, and providing construction-phase support. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a salary range of $82,800-$101,200, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the environmental engineering and consulting industry, specifically in wastewater treatment.
• Experience in marketing and business development.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead process design for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Develop Basis of Design content and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Coordinate multi-discipline project teams for process needs integration.

Skills

Technical capabilities in planning and design

Project management experience

Strong writing skills

Ability to develop working relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Registration as a Professional Engineer

Job description

Water/Wastewater Process Project Engineer - Grand Junction, CO; Denver, CO; or Dillon, CO

AE2S is seeking a Water and/or Wastewater Process Project Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex treatment challenges, collaborating across disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, I&C, structural), and supporting clients through design and construction. This role blends technical design with client coordination and is a great fit for an engineer who wants to grow into task management and project leadership. As an employee-owned firm, we value engineers who want their work to matter, their voice to be heard, and their career to grow alongside the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead process design for water and/or wastewater treatment facilities (new facilities and upgrades).
• Develop Basis of Design content, technical memos, alternatives evaluations, hydraulic and process calculations.
• Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing and selection criteria, and process control narratives (as applicable).
• Coordinate with multi-discipline project teams to integrate process needs into civil/site, mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls design.
• Support project delivery milestones (e.g., 30/60/90% design), internal QA/QC, and constructability reviews.
• Assist with specifications and technical requirements (equipment, instrumentation, performance criteria).
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and coordination with regulators/owners.
• Provide construction-phase support: submittal/RFI review, commissioning support, field observations, and startup assistance (as needed).
• Support project management activities appropriate to level (scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management).
• Develops working relationships with individuals outside the organization to assist in identifying new business opportunities and strategic pursuits.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 5+ years of experience in environmental engineering and consulting industry, specifically in the wastewater treatment sector, with progressive responsibilities including marketing and business development.
• Demonstrated technical capabilities in the planning and design of wastewater facilities.
• Project management experience with projects involving multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong writing skills (technical, marketing and business communications).
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Physical

• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

Benefits

• 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
• 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program
• Anticipated Starting Salary: $82,800-$101,200 per year DOE (Compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, etc.) Position will remain posted until filled

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affluent Action / Disability Employer