Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Department: Water/Wastewater • Location: Panama City, FL

About the role

CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, PE to join our growing team in Panama City, FL. We are offering a hiring bonus of up to $10,000 for the selected candidate.

The Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer is responsible for directing the engineering design team in a variety of water/wastewater projects throughout the entire cycle from initial concept through successful completion. This role involves coordinating the efforts of the engineering team, contractors, and project managers to achieve project goals efficiently. The Senior Project Engineer will ensure all aspects of the project design—from planning to final delivery—are met within budget and required quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning, design, and production of lift stations, pipelines, and/or water/wastewater treatment systems.
• Oversee others, provide scopes, and ensure alignment with goals, schedules, and budget.
• Use team management skills to lead the design group during the conceptual phase of product development following CPH and client’s standards and templates.
• Direct development of an action plan and estimate requirements for resources, labor, materials, and time required to complete the project.
• Develop deliverables including plans, design reports, and technical specifications.
• Supervise junior engineers in evaluation of shop drawings and oversight of construction administration duties as the Engineer of Record.
• Monitor progress of development projects and compare actual costs with estimates.
• Prepare monthly reports detailing progress and costs for next-level management.
• Work with Project Managers to develop scope and man-hour estimates for various projects.
• Review and study existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Periodic travel to perform business development, project management, site investigations, and construction observation. Duties include preparation or review of subsequent reports and exhibits.
• Collaborate with other Project Engineers from different plants to share similar problems and solutions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• P.E. license in the state of Florida.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience (for Engineer III) and 8+ years of experience (for Engineer IV or higher) with water/wastewater projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and industry standards as they relate to pipelines, lift stations, pumps, water lines, stormwater systems, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Deltek Vision, Smartsheet, or similar software platforms.
• Comfortable working and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to effectively multi-task while adhering to project schedules and budgets.
• Knowledge of codes and design and construction practices.

Pay

$98,000 - $127,000 / year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with a quality insurance company.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401K plan.
• Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.