Senior Project Engineer – Municipal Water/Wastewater

Synerfac Technical Staffing
  • Newark, DE
  • Instant Apply
3 days ago

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Municipal Water/Wastewater to provide technical leadership and project management for a variety of municipal infrastructure and water/wastewater engineering projects. This individual will oversee projects from initial planning and design through construction and completion, ensuring quality standards, project schedules, and budgets are maintained.

The ideal candidate will have extensive technical experience with water and wastewater systems, wet utilities, and hydrology and hydraulics (H&H), along with a strong background in project management. Experience with broader municipal engineering projects, including stormwater management, roadways, and capital improvements, is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage municipal water and wastewater engineering projects from planning and design through construction and completion.
Oversee engineering projects involving wastewater treatment, water treatment, pump stations, booster stations, sludge processing, and water intake facilities.
Provide technical expertise in wastewater collection systems, conveyance systems, and wet utility infrastructure.
Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using H&H modeling software.
Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and overall project completion.
Prepare and review engineering plans, technical specifications, design calculations, reports, and construction documentation.
Coordinate regulatory permitting and ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and regulations.
Serve as a primary point of contact for municipal clients, utility authorities, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout project development.
Support general municipal engineering projects involving stormwater management, waterways, roads, trails, public facilities, and capital improvements.
Assist with planning and zoning, construction administration, and municipal infrastructure improvement projects.
Identify project challenges, develop technical solutions, and ensure projects are completed successfully.



Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience; 15+ years preferred.
Strong technical experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering, wet utilities, or municipal infrastructure.
Demonstrated project management experience, including managing schedules, budgets, and project completion.
Experience with hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) analysis and modeling tools.
Strong understanding of engineering design, infrastructure development, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Experience preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, technical reports, specifications, and permit applications.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.


Numbers & Facts

LocationNewark, DE

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Civil Engineeringunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Administrationunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Environmental Engineeringunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Hydrologyunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Professional Engineerunmatched
  • Project Developmentunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Pumpsunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Stormwater Managementunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Water Resource Managementunmatched
  • Water Treatmentunmatched
  • Zoningunmatched

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