Wastewater Engineer

About the role

We're seeking a Wastewater Engineer to join our growing engineering team and help deliver impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipal, commercial, and residential clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, working on diverse projects, and contributing to sustainable infrastructure solutions. In this role, you'll be involved in the planning, design, permitting, and construction support of sanitary sewer collection systems, wastewater pump stations, wastewater treatment and disposal systems, and potable water supply infrastructure. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, regulatory agencies, and clients to deliver projects that improve public health and environmental quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sanitary sewer collection systems, wastewater pump stations, on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems, and potable water supply infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering plans, construction drawings, technical specifications, and supporting design documentation using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Apply Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) and Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) regulations, standards, and permitting requirements.
• Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, and permit application packages.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and project budgets throughout the design and construction process.
• Coordinate local, state, and federal permitting efforts and respond to agency review comments.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support presentations before planning and zoning boards, land use commissions, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and construction observations to verify existing conditions and support project implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience focused on wastewater, water resources, or related civil engineering projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience designing sanitary sewer systems and wastewater pump stations.
• Experience with subsurface sewage disposal systems, including both small- and large-scale applications.
• Experience with potable water supply system design.
• Familiarity with CT DEEP and CT DPH design standards and permitting requirements.
• Strong understanding of civil and environmental engineering principles related to wastewater and water infrastructure.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, studies, and feasibility analyses.
• Experience coordinating permitting activities with regulatory agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward professional licensure.
• Experience preparing permit applications and supporting agency review processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful projects that improve public health and environmental sustainability.
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of municipal, commercial, and residential developments.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technical professionals.
• Participate in projects from concept and permitting through construction.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and career advancement.
• Experience a balance of office-based engineering work and field involvement.

Work Environment

This position offers a dynamic mix of office and field responsibilities. You'll spend time developing designs, reports, and construction documents while also visiting project sites to conduct investigations, collect field data, verify existing conditions, and observe construction activities. Our team-oriented consulting environment promotes collaboration, continuous learning, technical excellence, and professional growth.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chester, CT. This is a fully onsite position in Chester, CT.

Pay

• Pay range: $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)