Water & Wastewater Technical Design Engineer Professional Engineer

talisman6 months ago
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Water/Wastewater Technical Design Engineer (P.E.)

Philadelphia, PA | Hybrid

Are you a PE-licensed water/wastewater design engineer looking to stay hands-on technically while working on some of Philadelphia’s most visible municipal infrastructure projects?

Join a nationally respected water consultancy delivering complex treatment, conveyance, and utility improvement programs across Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Why This Role?

  • Lead technical design on municipal water & wastewater projects
  • Work on treatment plants, pump stations, transmission mains, and regulatory upgrades
  • Collaborate with senior PMs while maintaining strong technical ownership
  • Hybrid flexibility with long-term regional stability

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Producing and reviewing detailed designs for water/wastewater facilities
  • Supporting planning, permitting, and construction phase services
  • Applying process, hydraulic, and infrastructure design standards
  • Mentoring junior engineers and designers

What You Bring

  • Active PE license: (PA or obtainable)
  • 7–15+ years: water/wastewater engineering experience
  • Strong design background: in treatment and conveyance systems
  • Civil or Environmental Engineering degree:

Why Engineers Join This Firm

  • Consistent municipal backlog (not boom-and-bust work)
  • Strong internal technical standards and QA culture
  • Engineers respected for expertise—not buried in admin
  • Clear advancement without needing to “sell” prematurely

What We Offer

  • Salary: $120,000–$150,000 DOE — above market and highly competitive in Philadelphia
  • Schedule: Flexible hybrid model with Philadelphia presence
  • Culture: Collaborative, stable, and regionally recognized for water engineering leadership
  • Growth: Clear pathways to senior technical, project leadership, or business management roles

Ready to take the next big step in your water career?

Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Required Skills

Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering
Process and Hydraulic Design
Project Management
Permitting
Mentorship
Technical Design
Water/Wastewater Engineering
Construction Phase Services