Water/Wastewater Project Engineer — Drive Philly Infrastructure

Conrad Consulting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting seeks a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer with 4–8 years' experience to join our Water Infrastructure team in Philadelphia. You will contribute to planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects while collaborating with experienced PMs.

This role offers growth opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, and a path to leadership as you develop technical and project-management skills in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–8 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with municipal water and wastewater infrastructure design.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles and construction practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering design software.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and execution of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assist in the design of: Water treatment facilities, Wastewater treatment plants, Pump stations, Water distribution systems, Sewer collection systems, Force mains and gravity sewers, Water storage facilities.
• Perform hydraulic and process calculations using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering teams.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and deliverable tracking.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction observations.
• Support construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals.
• Assist with permitting and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with company QA/QC standards and applicable regulations.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Project coordination

Technical reports

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

MS Office

Job description

Conrad Consulting seeks a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer with 4–8 years' experience to join our Water Infrastructure team in Philadelphia. You will contribute to planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects while collaborating with experienced PMs.

This role offers growth opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, and a path to leadership as you develop technical and project-management skills in the Greater Philadelphia region.