Water/Wastewater Engineer

About the role

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead design tasks for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including, treatment facilities, pump stations, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and stormwater conveyance and management systems
• Perform hydraulic modeling, pipeline design, site layout, grading, and preparation of construction drawings and technical specifications
• Evaluate and troubleshoot system operations to develop practical recommendations for rehabilitation, optimization, and replacement
• Assist in project planning, alternatives analysis, cost estimating, and preparation of engineering reports and permitting documents
• Cookordination with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, survey, and geotechnical teams, to support project delivery
• Support construction phase services through submittal review, RFI responses, field observations, and coordination with subcontractors
• Assist clients with identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, preparing supporting documentation, and navigating agency requirements
• Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance and quality review
• Ensure project work is completed accurately, on schedule, and aligned with client expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• PE Registration in Oregon or the ability to obtain an Oregon License within 1 year
• 5+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure
• Experience in infrastructure rehabilitation and utility coordination
• Proficiency with industry tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software (InfoWater, HEC-RAS, or similar)
• Experience preparing engineering reports, construction documents, and permitting packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and support multiple project managers

Qualifications

• Minimum salary for this position is $95,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above)
• Benefits include Flexible Work Environment, Paid Parental Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off + Holidays
• Verdantas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills

• Technical expertise in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure
• Hydraulic modeling and pipeline design skills
• Project planning and permitting experience
• Client-facing communication and mentoring abilities
• Organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays