PROJECT ENGINEER - WATER/WASTEWATER

Job Description

Job Description

PROJECT ENGINEER, WATER/WASTEWATER

About Us

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. (SDE) is an Engineering and Consulting Firm guided by our core values of integrity, quality, client focus, and effective communication. We’re expanding our team and opening new offices to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients in eastern Pennsylvania.

From single engineering solutions to integrated systems design, our team brings together cross-disciplinary expertise in municipal, water/wastewater, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing to solve complex problems. What sets SDE, Inc. apart is not just our technical capabilities, but our commitment to long-term client partnerships. We don’t just design projects — we engineer trust, performance, and excellence into everything we do. We embrace our tagline, “A Passion for Engineering Excellence.” This mantra goes beyond words on paper – it represents our commitment to building stronger communities.

At SDE, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, and bonus plans, while supporting your professional and personal growth.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Project Engineer is responsible for independently managing components of engineering projects and providing technical expertise in design, permitting, and construction services. The role involves close coordination with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects meet technical requirements, schedules, and budget expectations. This position requires a strong foundation in engineering principles, growing leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and review civil engineering designs for water and wastewater facilities.

Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, construction plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates.

Lead or support permit preparation and submission for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.

Coordinate with survey, drafting, and GIS teams to integrate accurate base data and develop complete plan sets.

Conduct site visits to support data collection, feasibility analysis, and construction phase services.

Respond to agency and client comments and revise plans and reports accordingly.

Provide oversight and mentoring to junior engineers and interns.

Communicate directly with clients, attend meetings, and represent the firm in a professional and technical capacity.

Monitor assigned project budgets and timelines, and coordinate deliverables with project managers.

Maintain organized project records, including digital and hardcopy files.

Adhere to company safety protocols and quality assurance/quality control procedures.

Foster a team-oriented environment and uphold the company’s brand values. • Maintain professional certifications in fields of expertise, as needed.

Demonstrates knowledge and experience of permitting and regulatory requirements in PA, including PADEP Clean Water Program and Public Water Supply Program.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field of study.
• Licensure: Newly licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate in Pennsylvania with ability to obtain a PE license within 12 months of hire.
• Experience: Minimum of four (4) year’s job-related experience.
• Knowledge in Wastewater Collection and Treatment, Water Treatment and Distribution, Act 537 Planning, Water Quality Management Permitting, Public Water Supply Permitting

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Strong understanding of local and state permitting processes, codes, and engineering standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and other external sources.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS preferred but not required.
• PADEP water and/or wastewater operator’s license highly desirable but not required.

EEO Statement

Systems Design Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to equality in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.