Water Wastewater Engineer

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The candidate should have experience working with large-scale piping, valve, pumping systems, and treatment technologies. The candidate must also be self‑motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible remote work schedule is available if needed. Ideal candidate will sit in the Midwest or Southeast Region due to the amount of projects in those areas.

• Provide technical planning, biological process and mechanical design and construction support on various water and wastewater treatment and resource recovery projects, including combined sewer overflow, collection systems, pump stations, stormwater projects, hydrologic and hydraulic models, and other water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, run process models (e.g., Excel, Biowin, GPS‑X), and support analysis of alternatives.
• Prepare technical memoranda documenting alternative analyses, basis of design, business case evaluations, P&, and other related outputs.
• Prepare design reports and construction plans for treatment plants and pump stations using local and state standards.
• Assist with specifications and permit submittals.
• Assist with review of scope, budget, and schedule of new project tasks.
• Monitor task budget and progress.
• Document design changes and communications.
• Conduct on‑site inspections and provide technical guidance for start‑up as needed.
• Prepare project status and other reports.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals.
• Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre‑construction, etc.
• Maintain strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent client relations.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Publish and present papers at state and national conferences.

• Wastewater, pumping station, civil engineering, environmental engineering, water treatment, water resource engineering
• PE license

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• At least 5 years of experience working on Water Resource projects, including large-scale piping, valve, pumping systems and treatment technologies
• Expertise in conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment (liquid and solid processes), nitrification and denitrification systems, phosphorous removal, secondary and tertiary treatment, high‑rate disinfection systems, solids handling and biosolids treatment
• Process modeling expertise using Biowin, GPS‑X, or similar software
• Ability to handle project documents and drawings

• 10 or more years of experience
• PE License (additional)

Expert Level

Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $70.00 per hour. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible Shop available benefits for this temporary role include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Critical illness, accident and hospital insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• cart red Action, Availability Program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

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Final date to receive applications:
Position anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.