Senior Water / Wastewater Project Engineer (Municipal Infrastructure) #3572453

Job Description

Job Description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team:

Join a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering and design firm recognized for delivering impactful infrastructure and community-focused projects across the Southeast. The organization is known for its collaborative culture, strong technical expertise, and commitment to improving communities through sustainable design and engineering solutions. Teams operate in a highly integrated environment, partnering across disciplines to deliver complex municipal projects including water and wastewater treatment systems, transportation infrastructure, and environmental initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that directly support public health and environmental resilience.

What's In Store For You:

• Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099)
• Opportunity to lead high-visibility municipal infrastructure projects across multiple states
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with strong leadership support
• Exposure to both technical leadership and project management responsibilities
• Hybrid opportunities may be available depending on team structure
• Long-term career growth within a well-established and expanding organization

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Lead and manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through construction and start-up
• Serve as project manager and/or technical lead on municipal treatment plant projects
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions
• Develop engineering deliverables including calculations, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with standards
• Collaborate with internal leadership on staffing and project workload planning
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a key point of contact
• Support business development efforts, including proposals and client engagement

Are you an experienced water/wastewater engineering leader ready to make an impact?

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
• 15+ years of experience in municipal or industrial water/wastewater systems
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee (multi-state licensure preferred)
• Strong technical expertise in water or wastewater treatment plant design
• Proven experience managing projects and leading engineering teams
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of technical specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with client-facing experience
• Active participation in industry or professional organizations preferred
• Master’s degree and/or experience with alternative delivery methods is a plus