Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Title: Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary: $90,000 - $140,000

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Water/Wastewater Project Engineer with 6+ years of experience to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects. In this role, you will manage project design, development, and execution while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery. You will collaborate closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams, applying your technical expertise to projects such as treatment facilities, distribution networks, and stormwater systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Oversee the design and engineering of water and wastewater projects, including treatment plants, distribution systems, pump stations, and pipelines. Ensure project scope, schedule, and budget are met for successful delivery.
• Design and Analysis: Lead hydraulic modeling, calculations, and technical design work. Ensure engineering designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations and meet client specifications.
• Permitting and Regulatory Compliance: Prepare permit applications and environmental reports, and handle regulatory documentation. Coordinate with regulatory agencies to obtain approvals and ensure projects meet environmental standards.
• Client and Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. Facilitate meetings, provide technical guidance, and address project inquiries.
• Construction Support: Oversee construction activities, conduct site visits, review shop drawings and submittals, and troubleshoot issues during construction.
• Quality Control and Assurance: Implement quality control procedures and review project deliverables to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Team Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers and staff, sharing expertise on project tasks and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, with a strong background in project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling programs (e.g., HEC-RAS, WaterCAD, InfoWater).
• In-depth knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes and regulations.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication skills for report writing, presentations, and client/stakeholder interactions.

If you or someone you know is interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply here or email us today!