Water/Wastewater Engineer

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Country

United States

Contract type

Regular (US only)

Work pattern

Full Time

Market

Water

Discipline

Tunnels, Civil, Water

Job ref

14535

Recruiter contact

Jennifer Porquez

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At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

Mott MacDonald is seeking to hire a Project Engineer in our Pittsburgh, PA office.

What You'll Do:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on water resources, water treatment, and wastewater projects from planning through construction
• Provide management and technical oversight on projects involving water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater systems, pipelines, and pump stations
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposal efforts
• Maintain and grow client relationships to support long-term success
• Apply engineering principles to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Estimate project costs and support commercial planning

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering (Master's preferred)
• At leaset 7+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management
• Proven experience with public or private water and wastewater utilities in the U.S.
• Strong background in planning, design, and delivery of water-related infrastructure
• PE license in Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain within one year); additional state licenses in Mid-Atlantic and Midwest a plus
• A collaborative leader who can mentor junior staff and manage multidisciplinary teams
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits & Rewards

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.