What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Wastewater Engineer to serve as a Senior Engineer or Project Manager for a wide variety of municipal water and wastewater projects. The candidate will utilize their expertise in water and wastewater engineering, including system conveyance design, storage, sanitary conveyance design, hydraulic modeling analysis, and more. This role involves preparing feasibility studies, master plans, engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and coordinating with regulatory agencies for project permitting.
Responsibilities
- Work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment to 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 Project Manager or engineer of record, collaborating with a team of support professionals, including drafters, EITs, GIS technicians, and technical editors.
- Assist in business development efforts, engage in professional organizations, and prepare proposals.
- Civil engineering
- Wastewater engineering
- Water resources
- Project management
- Design of water main and sanitary sewer systems
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer in Utah
- 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
- Background in AutoCAD (GIS is a plus but not required)
- Technical memorandum and report writing skills
- Experience working with water conservation districts in Utah, local public works departments, and secondary water companies
The work environment offers a flexible 9/80 schedule, allowing every other Friday off. The position is based in-office from Monday to Friday. Our holistic wellbeing program focuses on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a health savings and lifestyle spending account with employer contribution. Support for continuing education, training opportunities, paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401k plan are also provided. There are opportunities for growth with support and mentoring to help achieve professional goals.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of South Jordan, Utah.
Pay and Benefits
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
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in South Jordan,UT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $140,000 - $200,000