Water Supply and Wastewater Project Engineer (Mid-Level)

Why DOWL?
DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued.  We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Water and Wastewater

Join our team and help shape reliable, efficient water and wastewater systems that make a difference in communities. We take a comprehensive, cost-effective approach to every project, maximizing value while delivering long-lasting solutions. For drinking water systems, we prioritize consistent pressure, exceptional water quality, and straightforward maintenance. Our philosophy on wastewater? The best systems are the ones you don’t notice, quietly performing day after day, only visible during routine maintenance or upgrades. If you’re passionate about smart infrastructure and practical innovation, we invite you to be a part of our team, the People Who Make it Happen!

Summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your water and wastewater engineering career? We’re seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Water & Wastewater Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the planning and design of critical infrastructure, including treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, and storage facilities. In this mid-level role, you'll have the opportunity to work with limited oversight while attending site visits, calculating system capacities, designing both underground and above-ground piping systems, and preparing technical plans, specifications, and cost estimates. You'll also coordinate directly with government agencies and stakeholders, ensuring each project meets regulatory and community needs. Ideal candidates will bring solid proficiency in drafting and water/wastewater design software, a strong work ethic, a drive to learn, and excellent organizational and communication skills. If you're looking to grow your technical expertise while collaborating in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply and make an impact in shaping vital water infrastructure.

Typical Tasks Include:

• Assist in marketing the services of the Water & Wastewater Market Sector and other company service lines.


• Provide client management including active marketing, frequent client communication, client visits, and pursuit of new clients and projects.


• Project management including development of proposals, scope, schedule, and budget.


• Assist with Project and Task Management for interdisciplinary projects


• Perform or assist with the management and planning, evaluation, and design of water supply distribution networks, storage tanks, pump stations, sanitary sewer collection systems and lift stations, water and wastewater treatment plants and other related projects.


• Conduct field reviews and inspections of water and wastewater systems


• Perform field investigations, analysis of alternative solutions, cost estimating, development of construction plans and specifications, and technical report writing.


• Conduct periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of work


• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will:

• Develop creative and cost-effective design solutions for challenging water infrastructure projects


• Participate in interdisciplinary teams


• Mentor and train junior staff


• Communicate with project partners and clients


• Understand and/or apply state-of-the-art tools, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, ArcGIS, Innovyze/WaterCAD water modeling, Innovyze/SewerCAD sewer modeling


• Experience a diverse range of work environments


• Travel locally and out of state to project sites for meetings or field work


• Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in all work tasks

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Candidates should possess, at a minimum, a B.S. degree (M.S. degree preferred) from an ABET-accredited Civil, Environmental, or Bioresource engineering program with significant coursework in water resources and at least 5 years of progressive experience in analysis and design experience in the water & wastewater engineering field, or 4 years with an advanced degree

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PE Required: This position is for a licensed engineer to practice Civil Engineering in the state of primary practice or should be licensed in a different state with the ability to get the required license within 6 months of hire.


• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities                                             

• Leadership – exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.


• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; understands profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.


• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.


• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including report writing, project correspondence and presenting to large and diverse groups.


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical materials.


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.


• Demonstrated competency/experience with open channel hydraulics, closed conduit hydraulics, pumping system analysis, water treatment and wastewater treatment principles.


• Ability to lead less experienced engineers and technicians and assist with managing staff workload.


• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites or to client’s places of business.


• Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Project software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.  Position may include periodic site visits and inspection work on project sites.