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 16,000 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.

We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Project Engineer for our New York City office to lead municipal water, wastewater and stormwater engineering projects in the New York City area.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, schedule, and conduct engineering work on projects of medium to large scale and moderate complexity.
• Correspond with clients on project activities, assist with providing quality client services, and support business development opportunities.
• Manage design, bidding, and construction phase services for water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects, including contract administration and oversight of field observation work.
• Understand public works construction practice and procedures
• Prepare technical design studies and reports and construction contract bid documents related to municipal and authority operated sewer systems, including collection, conveyance, treatment and public works facilities.
• Develop project proposals, work plans, baseline budgets, and schedules for review and approval by project principal and division manager.
• Prepare applications for project plan approvals, regulatory permits, and funding programs and implement associated approval conditions.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and work progress and prepare financial status reports.
• Communicate project details and required actions to team members and stakeholders for successful project execution.
• Manage, mentor entry and mid-level staff and conduct performance reviews for direct reports.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Minimum 10 - 15 years' experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer; current registration in New York preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in civil, mechanical, environmental, or a related engineering discipline; Master of Science degree in same engineering fields preferred.
• Experience in design, bidding, and construction phase services for municipal water, sanitary, stormwater, combined sewer systems and public works facilities.
• Expertise in AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Experience on New York City Department of Environmental Protection project preferred.
• High motivation and passion to provide exceptional client service.
• Solid technical background and project experience demonstrating the potential to grow into a senior project manager role in the wastewater/stormwater field.
• Ability to lead project teams, mentor early career staff, and proactively resolve issues to accomplish results.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present effective technical reports.

Salary Range: $135,000- $165,000

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

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

We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence