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!