Water/Wastewater Project Engineer I

AleraInfoTech; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

ESOP

Job summary

JMT is seeking a mid-senior Water/Wastewater engineer to join its growing practice. You will lead engineering designs across sewer, water distribution, treatment, and pump stations in the Mid-Atlantic, coordinating a design team and delivering projects on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes design excellence, adherence to criteria and regulations, and effective communication with clients. On-site work and collaboration are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering field and 5–10 years’ experience.
• Proficiency with design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcGIS, and MS Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and familiarity with engineering reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and develop accurate submittal reports.
• Prepare construction plans, specs, and estimates in line with client guidelines.
• Coordinate with design team and other disciplines to ensure project fit and quality.
• Attend client meetings and assist with meeting minutes and documentation.
• Provide technical oversight and support to junior engineers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

ArcGIS

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Location: Hunt Valley, MD

Type

Type: Direct hire

Work Mode

Work Mode: On site

Salary

Salary: Not disclosed

Experience

Experience: Mid-senior

Start Date

Start Date: To be decided

Full Job Overview

A career-minded Water/Wastewater engineer, looking towards advancement, is needed to join JMT’s fast growing Water/Wastewater consultant engineering practice. Employee will plan lead engineering designs in the water/wastewater field through working knowledge of applicable design criteria, regulatory requirements, standards and processes; conduct multiple design projects simultaneously, prepare and update project schedules; develop, analyze and document critical design elements; coordinate the efforts of a design team to determine requirements and incorporate feedback. The selected candidate will become part of an established team of engineers working on exciting sewershed study and rehabilitation, new sewer design, water distribution, water/wastewater treatment, and pump station projects in the Mid-Atlantic. Employee is expected to provide quality engineering evaluation and design services efficiently with limited supervision to support the project team’s objective and provide customer satisfaction on all projects, delivering projects of high quality on schedule and within budget.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and information from alternative studies to develop an accurate report for submittal.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks
• Assessing and identifying collection/distribution system performance deficiencies, predicting future issues, and developing solutions for planning and design projects
• Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with hydraulic designs, sewer rehabilitation, water and sewer design, water and water/wastewater pump station and treatment process design, engineering economics, preparation of specifications and engineering report writing
• Candidates should have a firm grasp of general heavy construction principles; environmental facilities operations-related experience is considered a plus
• Perform design computations
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Develop or review the construction cost estimate.
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design.
• Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan.
• Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department.

Required Experience

• 5-10 Years’ Experience
• A bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Proficient in related design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcGIS, and MS Project
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Possess a Professional Engineering License
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
• Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits

• JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs