Sr Civil Engineer Water/Wastewater | PE Lic

CyberCoders6 months ago
Atlanta, GA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Sr Engineer Water/Wastewater

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead civil design and project delivery for public-sector water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role focuses on planning, design, and construction support for utility infrastructure including water distribution, sanitary sewer systems, pump stations, drainage and stormwater management. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in wastewater and water resources with public-sector project experience, client and municipal coordination, and quality-focused construction administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and perform civil engineering design for water and wastewater projects including water distribution, sanitary sewer, pump stations, drainage and stormwater management systems.
  • Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports for municipal and public-sector projects.
  • Prepare and review engineering drawings, alignments, grading plans, utility layouts and mapping using Civil3D and/or MicroStation.
  • Coordinate with municipalities, state agencies (including GDOT where applicable), regulatory authorities and clients to secure permits and approvals.
  • Provide construction administration support: respond to RFIs, review submittals, conduct site observations, and manage contractor communications.
  • Perform hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, modeling, and design to support drinking water and wastewater system improvements.
  • Ensure projects meet QA/QC standards: perform design reviews, coordinate peer reviews, and implement quality control procedures.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight to project teams.
  • Assist in proposal preparation, scope definition, and client presentations to support business development efforts.
  • Apply erosion and sediment control practices and coordinate with environmental compliance specialists on stormwater permitting and mitigation measures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree: in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license: strongly preferred.
  • 7+ years: of progressive water/wastewater civil engineering experience, with significant public-sector and municipal project experience.
  • Demonstrated technical experience: with wastewater systems, water distribution, sanitary sewer design, pump stations, drainage and stormwater management.
  • Proficiency: in Civil3D required and MicroStation a plus.
  • Familiarity: with GDOT processes and municipal permitting and permitting agencies.
  • Strong experience: with construction administration tasks including RFIs, submittal reviews, field observation and contractor coordination.
  • Experience: with mapping, alignments, grading, erosion and sediment control, and utility infrastructure design.
  • Solid technical writing: report preparation, and client communication skills.
  • Experience: performing QA/QC on engineering deliverables.
  • Ability: to manage multiple projects, mentor staff, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary Based on Experience
  • PTO
  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401K with 4% company match
  • Bonus 5-10%

Required Skills

Construction Administration
Civil3D
Project Management
Client Communication
Hydraulic and Hydrologic Analysis
Wastewater Systems
Civil Engineering
Pump Stations
Drainage and Stormwater Management
Water Distribution Design
MicroStation
QA/QC Procedures
Technical Writing
Sanitary Sewer Design