Water/wastewater project engineer

Metric Geo; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Mid-Level Civil/Environmental Engineer specializing in water and wastewater. You will join a leading specialist consultancy with deep project experience, collaborating with senior engineers on large-scale infrastructure, treatment and reuse projects.

The role focuses on planning, design, field assessment, and permitting, with opportunities to advance technical skills and contribute to community water resilience.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of water/wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, collection systems and pumping facilities.
• Work on master planning, condition assessments, infrastructure upgrades, treatment plant rehabilitation and water reuse projects.
• Develop engineering plans, specifications, technical reports and cost estimates.
• Carry out site visits, field assessments and permitting activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors and subconsultants.
• Support construction-phase activities, including reviewing contractor submittals and responding to technical queries.

Skills

Water/wastewater engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Mid-Level Civil/Environmental Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Join one of the largest specialist water and wastewater engineering consultancies in the US, with over 90 years of industry experience and an employee-owned structure that gives people a stake in the business's success. With water as its sole focus, the company delivers complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across treatment, conveyance, water reuse and rehabilitation, offering the opportunity to work alongside leading technical experts on projects that make a real difference to communities.

The Role:

• Support the planning and design of water/wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, collection systems and pumping facilities.
• Work on master planning, condition assessments, infrastructure upgrades, treatment plant rehabilitation and water reuse projects.
• Develop engineering plans, specifications, technical reports and cost estimates.
• Carry out site visits, field assessments, alternatives analysis and permitting activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors and subconsultants.
• Support construction-phase activities, including reviewing contractor submittals and responding to technical queries.

Requirements:

• 6-12 years of relevant water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence.
• Strong technical, communication and problem-solving skills.

*A Master's degree and involvement in professional engineering associations are preferred.