Water/Wastewater Project Engineer Lead (NY/NJ)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in the New York/New Jersey region seeks a driven project engineer to design and manage water and wastewater projects, leading a team of junior engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You should have 7–12 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and a NJ/NY Professional Engineer license. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and MS Office is required. The role supports a hybrid in-office culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of project experience in water/wastewater design and related facilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or similar).
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey and/or New York.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit and MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, organized, able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete preliminary and detailed engineering design and docs for water/wastewater projects.
• Perform preliminary engineering by data analysis, design calculations and option evaluation.
• Prepare planning/design docs, cost estimates, drawings and specifications with the team.
• Conform to client and company standards for documents and drawings.
• Conduct internal coordination meetings and support client meetings.
• Ensure deliverables are accurate, on time and within budget.
• Ensure QA/QC reviews are performed for each project.
• Assist with construction-phase activities including RFIs/submittals and field observations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (NJ/NY)

Job description

Mott MacDonald in the New York/New Jersey region seeks a driven project engineer to design and manage water and wastewater projects, leading a team of junior engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You should have 7–12 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and a NJ/NY Professional Engineer license. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and MS Office is required. The role supports a hybrid in-office culture.