Cherry Hill - Water/Wastewater Senior Engineer


Cherry Hill
Permanent
USD120000 - USD170000
Civil
PR/546294_1751450090
Cherry Hill - Water/Wastewater Senior Engineer

Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
Salary: Up to 170,000
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits:

  • Flexible Work Schedule

  • Generous PTO Package

  • 401(k) with Employer Match

  • 8 Paid Holidays

  • Company-Paid Life Insurance

  • Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

  • Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Education Reimbursement

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive, and flexible environment where you can make a meaningful impact on your community through innovative and sustainable infrastructure projects. As a Senior Engineer, you will serve as a technical lead or project manager for water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment system projects. You'll work with a dedicated team of professionals on local and regional projects, with the opportunity to grow and be challenged.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Apply engineering principles to design and develop systems or processes with minimal supervision

  • Maintain expertise in water and wastewater design techniques and procedures

  • Conduct studies including Needs Assessments, Capacity Evaluations, Environmental Impact Assessments, etc.

  • Lead process design for treatment plants, pumping stations, and distribution/collection systems

  • Perform site surveys to confirm existing conditions and gather data

  • Develop specifications, construction cost estimates, and construction sequencing plans

  • Review shop drawings and construction documentation

  • Manage project design from Pre-Schematic Phase through Construction Documents

  • Assist with bid phase services, contractor RFIs, addenda, and construction site inspections

  • Prepare permit applications in compliance with environmental and construction regulations

  • Mentor junior engineers, interns, and team members

  • Support or lead project management tasks, including:

    • Acting as client liaison

    • Coordinating multidisciplinary teams

    • Managing budgets, schedules, and reporting

    • Leading client meetings and ensuring quality control throughout project development

Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required

  • 10+ years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field

  • Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Management, or MBA preferred

  • Demonstrated leadership ability in technical or project management roles

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and REVIT software

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