Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

Oregonite; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth & Development

Work-Life Alignment

Wellness benefits (medical/dental/visi

Life insurance & 401(k)

Community & volunteering

Job summary

Consor is seeking a Water & Wastewater Project Engineer to plan, design, and deliver municipal water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects for public-sector clients. You will lead design tasks, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and support project delivery from planning to construction.

A PE license and 6–12 years of relevant experience are preferred. This role involves leading teams, managing tasks, and contributing to new business pursuits with potential contracts valued at

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• 6–12 years water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental/Chemical/Mechanical or related field.
• Strong communication and coordination with public-sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering plans, calculations, specs, and technical docs for water/wastewater projects.
• Apply standards, design criteria, and regulatory requirements for accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews to ensure design quality and integrity.
• Lead project tasks and coordinate design with internal teams, subconsultants, clients, and regulators.
• Serve as Task Lead or Assistant Project Manager on multidisciplinary teams for projects $500k+.

Skills

Licensed PE

Water/Wastewater engineering

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil/Environmental/ Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Water & Wastewater Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects for public-sector clients. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will apply your technical expertise to develop innovative and practical solutions that support the treatment, conveyance, storage, and distribution of water resources.

This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, project coordination, and growing leadership responsibilities. You will serve as a key technical contributor on project teams, lead design tasks, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and support the successful delivery of projects that improve community infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

This position supports projects involving water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, lift stations, treatment facilities, storage tanks, and related infrastructure. The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of project delivery, including planning, engineering evaluations, design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.

Projected Compensation

$130,000 - $165,000+ annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation above this range may be considered for candidates whose experience and expertise significantly exceed the minimum requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review engineering plans, design calculations, specifications, and technical documentation for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and treatment systems.
• Apply engineering standards, design criteria, and regulatory requirements to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews to ensure design quality, consistency, and technical integrity across project deliverables.
• Lead project tasks and coordinate design efforts with internal teams, subconsultants, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Serve as a Task Lead or Assistant Project Manager on multidisciplinary project teams, with opportunities to manage projects and contracts valued at $500,000+.
• Support project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and implementation of quality control processes throughout project development.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and designers.
• Assist with proposal preparation, client coordination, and project pursuits in support of business development efforts.
• Contribute to securing and delivering approximately $100,000 to $500,000+ in new work annually.

What You’ll Need

• 6 to 12 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure design, permitting, and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and public-sector agencies.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred, but not required.

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines. May occasionally be exposed to noise.

While performing the duties of this job, the physical demands of the employee may include constant sitting, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and occasional standing, moving, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, and coordination. This job will rarely require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over to 35 lbs

What BenefitsYou’llEnjoy

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing acomprehensive benefits package!Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, [e-mail].

• Career Growth & Development –Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-LifeAlignment–Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness –Medical, dental and vision insurance, employeeassistanceprogram, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life –Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community –Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employeenetworks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

WhyYou’llLove Consor

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer andmaintainsemployment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants,in accordance withapplicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor alsomaintainsan affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at [phone]. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at [phone].

Notices:The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

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