Senior Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced Senior Engineer in Water and Wastewater infrastructure projects to join our growing South-Central teams in both Denver, CO, and Florida (most specifically in Tampa & Orlando).

This person will lead a team of dedicated water and wastewater professionals on planning and design of local and regional projects, focusing on municipal water pumping; transmission and distribution; and wastewater collection and pumping.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Complete preliminary and detailed engineering design and associated documents on a variety of water, wastewater, stormwater, and water reuse treatment and collection and distribution projects
• Perform preliminary engineering by analyzing data, performing design calculations in accordance with regulatory requirements and guidelines and evaluating options to develop the best solution
• Prepare planning and design documents, cost estimates, calculations, project drawings, and technical specifications in coordination with project managers, project engineers, CAD staff and other disciplines
• Conform to client and company standards for document and drawing preparation
• Conduct internal coordination meetings and provide substantial support for client meetings
• Work with team to ensure deliverables are executed with technical accuracy, on time and within budget
• Ensure formal QA/QC reviews are performed for each project one is responsible for
• Assist with various construction phase office support activities including review of RFI’s and submittals, and participate in field work including construction observation activities

We welcome applications from candidates with the following core competencies and characteristics:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or similar)
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Colorado or Florida
•  10+ years of project experience for municipal and/or private development related to design and design review of:
  • water/wastewater, storm, and reclaimed water systems including water and stormwater piping, sewers, mechanical piping and lift stations.
• Strong technical background in hydraulics, large diameter pipeline design and construction
• Desired Computer skills: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including technical report writing.
• Enthusiastic, dependable, self-starter, who is organized and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

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