[Hiring] Senior Wastewater Engineer @Pennoni

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to help lead our water & wastewater projects on a full-time, direct basis; this person will be expected to focus on our wastewater treatment & conveyance projects. This position will be based at our office in Winter Haven, FL (but we are willing to consider alternative locations for the right candidate!).

Our team coordinates with a variety of private Land Developers, Corporations, Municipalities, Municipal Authorities, and Transportation DOT’s/Agencies; our staff have the opportunity to work with many different clients on a variety of projects in cooperation with team members from our other offices – this approach provides an opportunity for every employee to be involved with projects where their capabilities & expertise are needed!

This person will be expected to support various projects by performing a wide range of tasks related to water/wastewater facilities:

• Hydraulic modeling
• Pump stations & booster stations
• Wastewater treatment
• Water treatment
• Sludge processing
• Water intake facilities
• Low-pressure sewers
• Regulatory permitting
• Plan / report preparation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of support staff & senior-level staff members on multiple projects to complete the design, bidding, contract administration, and construction support necessary to meet client requirements.
• Interact with multiple clients in the Central Florida region to assist with the development of design criteria / parameters for water / wastewater facilities (including treatment, conveyance, and regulatory permitting).
• Design / develop project plans as well as the associated technical reports, cost estimates, and specifications for water/wastewater treatment & conveyance projects; this will include coordination with regulatory agencies for associated permitting.
• Manage projects: this includes overseeing scope, tasks, scheduling, and budgets.
• Communicate with the team as well as with clients regarding the development / design and construction of projects.
• Perform occasional field data collection and site visits; Construction Administration services will also be required (as needed and as appropriate).
• Provide mentorship to other staff members in order to help improve the team.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (preferably Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering).
• 8+ years of professional experience working in Engineering, preferably with wastewater / wet utility projects.
• PE license (we will consider candidates who are able to successfully obtain their PE within 6 months of their start date).

Requirements

• Management and/or Project Management experience is strongly preferred; a proven track record in effective staff management / leadership with water/wastewater projects is a plus!
• Experience working on design and regulatory permitting activities throughout the region.
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proven ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, especially when working on a variety of projects while providing solutions to difficult issues.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); effective consulting & technical writing skills are strongly preferred!

Benefits

• At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future!
• Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth.
• We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions.
• Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

Company Description

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled