SENIOR ENGINEER - PROJECT MANAGER, WATER/WASTEWATER

Job Description

Job Description

SENIOR ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER, 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 Senior Engineer is a technical leader responsible for managing and executing complex engineering projects. The position combines deep subject matter expertise with project leadership, client management, and mentoring responsibilities. Senior Engineers are expected to oversee the technical integrity of deliverables, drive project success, and provide strategic input to both clients and internal teams. They are critical to ensuring projects meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and execution of complex civil, environmental, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as technical lead and engineer-of-record on projects.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of calculations, reports, permitting documents, design plans, and other work products for successful project completion.
• Interact with clients, the public, design teams, and agencies.
• Manage engineering scopes, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC reviews.
• Perform and/or coordinate work schedules and assigning tasks for staff.
• Attend client/project meetings, as directed / assigned.
• Foster a team-oriented environment and uphold the company’s values.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members, helping them develop technical skills and professional growth.
• Assist with or perform annual staff performance reviews and career development.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and scoping meetings.
• Participate in client development activities, as directed.
• Maintain professional certifications in fields of expertise, as needed.
• Demonstrates extensive 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 Engineering or related field of study. • Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania.
• Experience: Minimum of ten (10) 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 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 Auto CAD 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.