Senior Engineering Designer- Water & Wastewater

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Engineering Designer – Water & Wastewater, you will play a key role in planning, designing, and delivering infrastructure projects that protect public health and improve the quality of life in communities throughout the region. Working primarily with municipal clients, you will collaborate with licensed Professional Engineers, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, practical, and sustainable engineering solutions.

What You'll Do

• Prepare engineering design models, plans, specifications, and construction documents using Civil 3D for municipal infrastructure projects.
• Design and develop plans for water treatment plants (WTPs), wastewater treatment facilities (WWTFs), water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, pump stations, force mains, stormwater management systems, and related municipal infrastructure.
• Develop engineering reports, conceptual layouts, engineering exhibits, report graphics, quantity takeoffs, and engineer's opinions of probable construction cost.
• Apply applicable engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory requirements to produce practical and code-compliant designs.
• Cook up design efforts with electrical, mechanical, structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines to develop complete and coordinated construction documents.
• Follow Corporate Civil CAD Standards while producing accurate, consistent, and high-quality engineering drawings.
• Perform field investigations and site visits to verify existing conditions and support project development.
• Aid in construction administration activities, including reviewing contractor submittals, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), evaluating shop drawings, and observing construction progress.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, municipalities, regulatory agencies, utility owners, and contractors throughout project planning, design, and construction.
• Review project deliverables for quality, completeness, and compliance with company standards and project requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior designers and engineering staff as appropriate.
• Continue developing technical knowledge and design expertise through training, professional development, and collaboration with senior staff.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in municipal civil engineering design, with experience in water and wastewater infrastructure preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, alignments, profiles, corridors, pipe networks, and plan production.
• Working knowledge of HydroCAD, SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, or comparable hydraulic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, technical reports, and engineering calculations.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, analyze technical data, and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong understanding of municipal infrastructure design principles, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project schedules.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites and client meetings (mileage reimbursable).

Why You'll Enjoy Working Here

• Design projects that directly improve communities and protect public health.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and architectural disciplines.
• Grow your technical expertise through mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for professional licensure.
• Be part of a collaborative team where innovation, quality, and client service are valued.

What We Offer

• Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week
• Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
• Retail Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

Additional Benefits Available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

Compensation

The rate for this position generally ranges between $32.00-41.00 hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.