Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of essential infrastructure projects that support sustainable, high-performing communities. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in delivering water and wastewater solutions for municipal and public agency clients. From treatment plant upgrades to pipeline and pump station design, your work will have a direct impact on the reliability, efficiency, and long-term resilience of critical water infrastructure. You will also play a key role in mentoring staff, managing projects, and contributing to the growth and success of our water practice. This position can be based out of our office in Louisville, KY or Jeffersonville, IN.


Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure.We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation; water resources; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.


For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design.Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:


CARDIA: C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement


Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.


Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects of varying complexity.
• Providing leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in utility infrastructure.
• Preparing project documents and designs, conducting analyses, interpreting data, and planning and coordinating specific aspects of water/wastewater engineering work.
• Reviewing and approving project deliverables, including drawings and specifications.
• Serving as a technical expert in water and wastewater engineering.
• Performing QA/QC on project deliverables, ensuring the technical accuracy and constructability of water/wastewater engineering designs and documentation.
• Mentoring and coaching junior and mid-level engineers.
• Overseeing project teams, ensuring alignment with technical standards, project schedules, and organizational goals.
• Collaborating with senior management on strategic planning for water/wastewater services and assisting with business development efforts including client engagement and proposal development.
• Preparing proposals and/or funding applications.

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Typically requires 12+ years of relevant and progressive water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Proven success in managing large and/or complex projects.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software and tools.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools for design, project management, and analysis.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Valid Driver's License

What we offer:

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. Some of the content in this job post may have been auto-generated using advanced AI.

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