Water/Wastewater Project Engineer / Project Manager

Orionplacement; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Orion Placement in Seattle, WA is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer / Project Manager to lead municipal infrastructure initiatives from planning through construction. You will direct treatment facilities, pumping stations, pipelines, and storage projects while developing designs, reports, documents, and cost estimates.

This employee-owned engineering firm offers a hybrid work schedule, ongoing mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional municipal water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Active Washington PE license.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience with water or wastewater treatment, pumping, pipeline, or storage infrastructure.
• Familiarity with engineering design, technical documentation, and project coordination.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and wastewater engineering projects, including treatment facilities, pumping stations, pipelines, and storage systems.
• Develop engineering designs, technical reports, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and coordination with clients and engineering teams.
• Conduct water and wastewater system evaluations, feasibility studies, and infrastructure assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and municipal clients to solve complex technical challenges.
• Support construction activities, field evaluations, testing, and facility commissioning.
• Contribute to innovative engineering solutions while strengthening client relationships.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Hydraulic modeling

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Pay: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a meaningful impact by designing water and wastewater infrastructure that serves local communities for generations.
• Join a collaborative, employee-owned engineering organization where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, excellent benefits, and a healthy work-life balance.
• Take ownership of exciting municipal infrastructure projects while expanding your technical expertise and leadership skills.
• Build a long-term career with mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.

Location

Seattle, WA | Hybrid

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment while collaborating with a talented engineering team in Seattle. In-office presence is required during onboarding, with ongoing opportunities for flexible scheduling.

Note

Candidates must have an active Washington Professional Engineer (PE) license and 4+ years of professional municipal water/wastewater engineering experience. Experience with water or wastewater treatment projects is important for success in this role.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are an established, employee-owned engineering consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for essential public infrastructure. Our team thrives on collaboration, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to improving communities. We believe great engineering starts with great people, and we're excited to welcome another talented professional to our growing team.

Job Description

We're seeking a talented Water/Wastewater Project Engineer / Project Manager to lead meaningful municipal infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction.

• Lead water and wastewater engineering projects, including treatment facilities, pumping stations, pipelines, and storage systems.
• Develop engineering designs, technical reports, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and coordination with clients and engineering teams.
• Conduct water and wastewater system evaluations, feasibility studies, and infrastructure assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and municipal clients to solve complex technical challenges.
• Support construction activities, field evaluations, testing, and facility commissioning.
• Contribute to innovative engineering solutions while strengthening client relationships.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional municipal water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Active Washington Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience with water or wastewater treatment, pumping, pipeline, or storage infrastructure.
• Familiarity with engineering design, technical documentation, and project coordination.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or project management is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We're committed to helping our people grow professionally while enjoying fulfilling lives outside of work. You'll benefit from company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with matching contributions, generous paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and professional development support.

Our employee-ownership culture encourages collaboration, long-term growth, and shared success. If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and work on projects that truly matter, we'd love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance