Senior Engineer (Deer Island Engineering)

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Summary:

With minimal supervision, manages, and performs planning, design, and construction administration services for various wastewater engineering projects as part of a project team.

Posting Period: 11/3/2026 to 11/16/2026
Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA
Salary: $91,987.22 - $128,126.95 Annually $1,768.98 - $2,463.98 Weekly
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Under supervision, manages assigned engineering projects, including facilities or equipment for wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, collection systems components, distribution lines and supporting buildings.
• Supervises professional engineering work, including the preparation of reports and contract plans and specifications requiring the exercising of independent engineering judgment.
• Under the direction of a program manager, manages consultant selection and supervision of professional engineering consultant contracts, including the development of scope of services, plans and specifications, cost estimates, work schedules, technical review of consultant work, negotiations, and preparation of contract award recommendations. Ensures compliance with contract budgets, schedules, and terms.
• Performs planning and design in the development of reports and construction contract documents for wastewater systems and facilities.
• Initiates new projects and prepares capital or current expense budget request as required.
• Directs and supervises junior staff to complete tasks and assignments on engineering projects.
• Coordinates projects with other MWRA departments. Provides technical information and assistance.
• Provides Resident Inspection services on construction projects as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering or a related field; and
• At least four (4) years of experience in facilities planning, design and construction of wastewater systems and facilities; or
• Any equivalent education or experience.
• A valid Massachusetts Class D driver's license or equivalent from another state.
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.
• May be eligible for telework up to two days a week after an initial waiting period.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an engineering team, to develop and maintain productive working relationships with external parties, and to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations as applicable to the planning, design and construction of pump stations, interceptors and water lines.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts bidding laws including M.G.L. Chapter 30 and 149 construction bidding regulations preferred.
• Experience in AutoCAD preferred.
• Proficiency with personal computers, handheld computer devices, and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in project management software.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Tools and Equipment Used

Office machines normally associated with a professional office environment including the use of telephones, personal computers, word processing and other software, email, videoconference applications, copiers, scanners and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, including office equipment, controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to ten pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There are no specific environmental conditions noted.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in a field setting and moderately quiet in an office setting. Position may be eligible to telework up to two days/week after an initial waiting period.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Program Manager or Program Manager.
May supervise Staff Engineers and/or interns.

Other Position Information
PCR: 2971008
Division: Operations
Department: Deer Island - Cap Prg Mgt
Union/Grade: MOSES (Unit 9)/Grade 23

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.