Senior Project Engineer Water

About the role

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America — including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water — we believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work.

We are seeking a driven and experienced project engineer to design and manage water and wastewater projects in the New York/New Jersey area. This role requires 7 to 12 years of experience and involves managing all or portions of projects while leading and mentoring a team of junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Complete preliminary and detailed engineering design and associated documents on a variety of water and wastewater treatment, collection, and distribution projects
• Perform preliminary engineering by analyzing data, performing design calculations in accordance with regulatory requirements and guidelines, and evaluating options to develop the best solution
• Prepare planning and design documents, cost estimates, calculations, project drawings, and technical specifications in coordination with project managers, project engineers, CAD staff, and other disciplines
• Conform to client and company standards for document and drawing preparation
• Conduct internal coordination meetings and provide substantial support for client meetings
• Work with the team to ensure deliverables are executed with technical accuracy, on time, and within budget
• Ensure formal QA/QC reviews are performed for each project one is responsible for
• Assist with various construction phase office support activities including review of RFIs and submittals, and participate in field work including construction observation activities

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of project experience for municipal and/or private development related to design and design review of water/wastewater systems including treatment facilities, water and stormwater piping, sewers, sewer rehab, mechanical piping, and lift stations
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or similar)
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in New Jersey and/or New York

Skills

• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit (or other 3D BIM software), Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including technical report writing
• Enthusiastic, dependable, self-starter who is organized and able to work effectively with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Personal and group performance bonuses (employee-owned company)
• 401k
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance

Pay

Individual pay is determined based on work location, education, experience, and unique skills. Expected salary ranges: New York: $152,000 – $186,000; New Jersey: $143,000 – $175,000.

Schedule

Hybrid work model centered on an in-office culture with a minimum of three days per week in the office. Flexibility balanced with connection for client, team, and personal commitments.

Locations: Iselin, NJ; Freehold, NJ; New York, NY; Morristown, NJ. Contract type: Regular (full-time). Market: Water. Discipline: Water. Job reference: 15717. Recruiter: Jaclyn Barone.