Water Treatment Engineer
Wastewater Treatment Engineer
Location: Portland, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Civil Engineering
A respected, employee-owned engineering firm is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Engineer to join its Portland-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful municipal wastewater projects throughout the Pacific Northwest, with a strong focus on mentorship, technical growth, and long-term career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan, fund, and design municipal wastewater systems.
- Design improvements for lift stations, treatment facilities, and related infrastructure, including preparation of drawings and specifications.
- Develop comprehensive wastewater planning documents such as Facility Plans, Collection System Plans, and Industrial Pretreatment Plans.
- Assist in defining project scopes, budgets, schedules, and delivery strategies.
- Provide technical support during construction, including field visits and coordination with utilities and subconsultants.
- Engage directly with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Prepare cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and participate in public meetings.
- Help ensure projects meet both client expectations and company financial goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in wastewater system design.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Oregon or ability to obtain within one year.
- Valid driver's license.
- Experience with design documentation and technical specifications for wastewater infrastructure.
Preferred Skills
- Strong public speaking and client communication abilities.
- Familiarity with municipal infrastructure funding programs.
- Experience writing planning documents, scopes of work, and task orders.
- Proficiency with Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and PDF editing tools.
- Experience coordinating with subconsultants and managing project schedules.
- A collaborative mindset and a desire to build lasting professional relationships.
Company Culture
This firm is known for its supportive, team-oriented environment and commitment to employee development. With a strong presence in Oregon and Washington, the company offers hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and a clear path from technical contributor to project leadership. Employees are encouraged to grow through annual training budgets, mentorship, and exposure to a wide variety of projects.
Benefits
- Base salary: $90,000 - $110,000, depending on experience
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, and volunteer day)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- 100% company-paid employee health, life, and disability insurance
- 85-90% company-paid family medical coverage
- Monthly home office stipend
- Reimbursement for professional development, training, and certifications
- Commuter benefits
- Career mentorship and advancement opportunities
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