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Wastewater Engineer

Actalent
Southfield, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026

Description

Will be involved with a wide range of wastewater infrastructure projects, with a focus in wastewater treatment. This position requires experience with project management or the desire to grow into a project management role. The position will lead to an increasing level of client development and management commensurate with experience, supported by our local office and firm-wide technical resources.

This position includes leading and delivering municipal water facilities planning and design projects, mainly with Great Lakes Water Authority. Task responsibilities will include project management, preparation of assessment and design reports, performing design calculations, equipment sizing/ selection, preparation of construction documents, support construction management/ commissioning needs, etc. Field work and site visits from planning through construction may be required with occasional travel, local to metro Detroit.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

BONUS: PE License Experience with drinking water and stormwater projects

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Southfield, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

They have a robust benefits/bonus program (healthcare, minimal out-of-pocket costs)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Southfield,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $115,000 - $140,000

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