Water/Wastewater Senior Engineer (P.E.) - Pittsburgh, PA

# Water/Wastewater Senior Engineer (P.E.)

Pittsburgh, PA | Hybrid | $115,000–$140,000 DOE

Are you a PE-licensed water/wastewater engineer who enjoys technical leadership and problem-solving, but prefers to stay closely connected to engineering work rather than purely administrative project management?

This role offers the opportunity to step into a senior technical position within a nationally respected water consultancy supporting municipal and authority-led infrastructure projects across Western Pennsylvania.

Why This Role?

- Serve as a senior technical contributor on municipal water and wastewater projects

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers

- Work on treatment facilities, pump stations, conveyance systems, and system upgrades

- Maintain hands-on technical involvement without full PM or sales pressure

- Operate in a flexible hybrid environment with predictable, stable workload

- Advance technically toward Principal Engineer or Technical Specialist roles

What You’ll Be Doing

- Leading and reviewing technical designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects

- Performing hydraulic, process, and infrastructure analyses

- Supporting planning, permitting, and regulatory documentation for municipal clients

- Providing technical oversight during construction and commissioning phases

- Collaborating with Project Managers to ensure technical quality and constructability

- Mentoring engineers and contributing to internal technical standards and best practices

What You Bring

- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (PA required or obtainable)

- 8–20+ years of experience in water/wastewater or water resources engineering

- Strong technical background in treatment systems, conveyance infrastructure, and municipal utilities

- Experience working with municipalities, authorities, or public-sector clients

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Why Engineers Join This Firm

Engineers choose this firm for its technical credibility, stability, and supportive culture:

- Long-standing relationships with Western Pennsylvania municipalities and authorities

- Stable public-sector backlog with predictable, well-planned project pipelines

- Strong internal QA/QC culture with technical peer review

- Respect for engineers who prefer technical mastery over management

- Collaborative, low-ego environment with excellent retention among senior staff

What’s Offered

- Salary: $115,000–$140,000 DOE (aligned with senior PE market in Western PA)

- Bonus: Performance-based incentive program

- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO

- Work Model: Hybrid with Pittsburgh-area presence

- Growth: Long-term technical leadership and subject-matter expert pathways

Interested?

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation to discuss whether this role aligns with your technical career goals.