Senior Project Engineer at Applied Water Managemen – Hillsborough, New Jersey

Who Are We:

At Natural Systems Utilities, we are dedicated to providing sustainable, innovative solutions in the water and wastewater services industry. Specializing in the design, operation, and maintenance of utility systems, we prioritize environmental responsibility, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Join our team and be part of an organization that values teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to a sustainable future.

Role Summary:

NSU is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team. The Senior Project Engineer will carry out engineering tasks and activities on a variety of water and wastewater projects either independently or under limited direction by performing duties personally or guiding other team members.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience in wastewater design, particularly in designing pump stations and treatment plants. The candidate should be well-versed in preparing design documents (including calculation sheets, drawings, specifications), engineering reports, and contract documents for bidding and construction, as well as overseeing the construction of projects in the field.

NSU offers a unique opportunity for engineers to gain hands-on experience, with opportunities to see how plants are operated and leverage construction expertise for better project design. Additionally, there will be significant opportunities to lead projects, interact with external clients and train junior staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects, planning and coordinating detailed aspects of engineering work.
• Leading the design or portions of the design and coordinating work and the work of junior engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, presentations, and proposals for clients and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in project planning, design and execution, including budget management, scheduling and scope definition.
• Assigns tasks and directs engineers, technicians, and administrative staff.
• Mentoring and directing staff on technical assignments and reviewing technical work completed by engineers under supervision.
• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others, representing the firm in a professional manner.
• Coordination with external suppliers and subcontractors to quote and furnish materials and services.
• Spending time in the field or on construction projects, as applicable to the project.
• Construction Administration, including coordinating and conducting submittal reviews, reviewing contractor requests for information (RFIs), and site inspections.
• Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the specifications and drawings.
• Interfacing with local and state environmental agencies so that projects meet code and permit requirements.
• Interface and coordination with plant operations team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of wastewater treatment processes and equipment, hydraulics, piping systems, electromechanical systems and instrumentation.
• Experience leading the design or portions of design.
• Experience working with and coordinating discipline work (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, Geotech, survey, etc.) internally and externally.
• Proficient in using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with other teams and train junior staff to develop their skills and knowledge both in person and remotely.
• Operations experience is a plus.