Water/Wastewater Process Project Engineer

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Excellent benefits

ESOP

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

AE2S is seeking a Water and/or Wastewater Process Project Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Colorado, including Denver, Dillon, and Grand Junction. This role blends technical design with client coordination and offers growth into project leadership.

You'll work with civil, electrical, mechanical, and controls teams, develop Basis of Design content, PFDs and P&IDs, and support construction through submittals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental engineering and consulting, wastewater sector.
• Demonstrated planning and design capabilities for wastewater facilities.
• Project management experience across multiple disciplines.
• Strong writing skills (technical, marketing and business communications).
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, MVR).

Responsibilities

• Support or lead process design for water and/or wastewater 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.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline project teams to integrate process needs into civil/site, mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls design.
• Support project delivery milestones (30/60/90% design), QA/QC, and constructability reviews.
• Assist with specifications and technical requirements (equipment, instrumentation, performance criteria).
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and regulator/owner coordination.
• Provide construction-phase support: submittal/RFI review, commissioning, field observations, startup assistance.
• Support project management activities: scope, schedule, budget, risk, change management.
• Develop working relationships to identify new business opportunities and strategic pursuits.

Skills

PE registration/obtain within 6 months

Project management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Strong writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

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

Elevate Your Career with AE2S - Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• 100-percent Employee Owned
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

• 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 / Aff... / Disability Employer