Water/Wastewater Project Engineer — Lead Design (NY/NJ)

Mott MacDonald Group; Freehold (NJ); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Group is seeking an experienced project engineer to design and manage water and wastewater projects in the NY/NJ area. You will lead a team of engineers, deliver high-quality designs, and coordinate with clients and project managers.

Ideal candidates hold a NJ/NY PE license and a Civil/Environmental/Mechanical engineering degree, with strong communication and team-Leadership skills. Hybrid work with in-office collaboration is emphasized.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of municipal or private water/wastewater project experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering or similar.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in NJ and/or NY.
• Strong communication and technical report writing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineering design and documents for water/wastewater projects.
• Perform preliminary design calculations and evaluate options.
• Prepare planning documents, cost estimates, drawings, and specifications with project managers and CAD staff.
• Conform to client and company drawing standards; coordinate with disciplines.
• Support client meetings and QA/QC reviews.
• Lead a team of junior engineers and foster their growth.
• Assist with construction phase activities including RFIs and submittals.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mott MacDonald Group is seeking an experienced project engineer to design and manage water and wastewater projects in the NY/NJ area. You will lead a team of engineers, deliver high-quality designs, and coordinate with clients and project managers.

Ideal candidates hold a NJ/NY PE license and a Civil/Environmental/Mechanical engineering degree, with strong communication and team-Leadership skills. Hybrid work with in-office collaboration is emphasized.