Water/Wastewater Technical Design Engineer (P.E.) - Washington–Baltimore

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

Washington–Baltimore, D.C. Metro | Hybrid | $125,000–$155,000 DOE

Are you a PE-licensed water/wastewater engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, complex design challenges, and regulatory-driven infrastructure work—without being pushed prematurely into a pure project management role?

This is an opportunity to take on a senior technical design position within a nationally respected water consultancy supporting mission-critical municipal, state, and utility infrastructure across the Washington–Baltimore metropolitan region.

Why This Role?

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

- Work on treatment plants, pump stations, conveyance systems, and regulatory upgrades

- Remain hands-on technically while collaborating closely with senior PMs

- Support high-visibility programs tied to regulatory compliance, resilience, and capacity expansion

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

- Advance technically 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 process, hydraulic, and infrastructure design analyses

- Supporting planning, permitting, and regulatory documentation for public-sector clients

- Providing technical oversight during construction and commissioning phases

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

- Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to internal technical standards

What You Bring

- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (MD, DC, or VA — or obtainable)

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

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

- Experience working within regulated public-sector or utility environments

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

Why Engineers Join This Firm

Engineers choose this firm for its technical credibility, project stability, and respect for engineering craft:

- Long-standing relationships with municipalities, authorities, and utilities across DC and Maryland

- Strong internal technical standards, QA/QC processes, and peer review culture

- Consistent, well-funded public-sector backlog (not cyclical project chasing)

- Clear technical career paths without forcing engineers into sales or PM roles

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

What’s Offered

- Salary: $125,000–$155,000 DOE (aligned with DC–Baltimore senior technical PE market)

- Bonus: Performance-based incentive program

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

- Work Model: Hybrid across the Washington–Baltimore corridor

- 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.