Water/Wastewater Technical Design Engineer - New York Metro Area

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

New York Metro Area | Hybrid | $130,000–$165,000 DOE

Are you a PE-licensed water/wastewater engineer who thrives on complex technical design challenges—and wants to work on some of the largest and most technically demanding water infrastructure projects in the U.S.?

This role offers the opportunity to step into a senior technical design position within a nationally respected water consultancy supporting high-profile municipal and utility programs across the New York metropolitan region.

Why This Role?

- Serve as a technical design lead on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects

- Work on major treatment plants, pumping facilities, conveyance systems, and regulatory upgrades

- Remain hands-on technically while partnering closely with experienced Project Managers

- Tackle complex challenges related to urban constraints, resilience, and regulatory compliance

- Operate in a flexible hybrid environment with long-term project stability

- Progress toward Senior Technical Specialist, Technical Manager, or Subject Matter Expert roles

What You’ll Be Doing

- Leading and reviewing detailed engineering designs for water and wastewater facilities

- Performing advanced process, hydraulic, and infrastructure design analyses

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

- Providing technical oversight during construction and commissioning phases

- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (civil, process, mechanical, electrical, structural)

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

What You Bring

- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (NY, NJ, or obtainable)

- 7–15+ years of experience in water/wastewater or water resources engineering

- Strong technical background in treatment systems, conveyance infrastructure, and utility facilities

- Experience working within dense urban and highly regulated environments

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

Why Engineers Join This Firm

Engineers choose this firm for its technical depth, project scale, and long-term stability:

- Long-standing relationships with NYC DEP, regional authorities, and major utilities

- Strong internal QA/QC culture with robust peer review and technical mentorship

- Consistent public-sector backlog supporting large, multi-year capital programs

- Clear technical career tracks without pressure to move into sales or pure PM roles

- Collaborative, low-ego culture with strong retention among senior technical staff

What’s Offered

- Salary: $130,000–$165,000 DOE (aligned with senior technical PE market in NYC metro)

- Bonus: Performance-based incentive program

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

- Work Model: Hybrid across NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ

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

Interested?

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