Wastewater Engineer

Overview

The Primary Focus for this position will be to serve as a Sr Engineer or Project Manager for a wide variety of municipal water and wastewater projects. The role requires utilizing expertise in water and wastewater engineering related projects, including water system conveyance design, water system storage, sanitary conveyance design (gravity and pumped systems), hydraulic modeling analysis, preparation of feasibility studies and master plans, and coordination with regulatory agencies for project permitting.

• Work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and contribute to the growth of the Water and Environmental Business Unit in Utah.
• Plan, design, and lead a wide range of municipal water and wastewater systems and facilities.
• Serve as a Project Manager or engineer of record and collaborate with a team of support professionals such as drafters, EITs, GIS technicians, and technical editors.
• Assist in business development efforts, including engagement in professional organizations and visibility efforts, and prepare proposals.

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in UT.
• 10+ years of experience as a municipal utilities design engineer with general civil and water/wastewater design experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in AutoCAD.
• Technical memorandum and report writing skills.
• Experience working with water conservation districts in Utah, local public work departments, secondary water companies, and other local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.

• GIS knowledge is a plus but not required.

The position offers a flexible 9/80 work schedule, allowing every other Friday off. Work is conducted in an office setting from Monday to Friday. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a health savings and lifestyle spending account with employer contribution, support for continuing education and training opportunities, paid time off, holiday pay, a 401k, and a holistic wellbeing program focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.

There is also an opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals.

This is a Permanent position based out of South Jordan, UT.

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution Support for continuing education and training opportunities Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay 401k Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

This is a fully onsite position in South Jordan,UT.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 2026.

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