Water Wastewater Engineer

Description

The candidate should have experience working with large-scale piping, valve, pumping systems, and treatment technologies. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible remote work schedule is available if needed. Ideal candidate will sit in the Midwest or Southeast Region due to the amount of projects in these areas.

DUTIES:

Provide technical planning, biological process and mechanical design and construction support on various water and wastewater treatment and resource recovery projects. Projects may include combined sewer overflow, collection system, pump station, stormwater, hydrologic and hydraulic models and/or other water and wastewater projects.

Prepare engineering calculations, run process models (i.e. Excel spreadsheet, Biowin, GPS-X, etc.) and support analysis of alternatives. Utilize effective technical writing skills to prepare technical memoranda to document alternative analyses, basis of design, business case evaluations, P&ID reports etc.

Prepare design reports and construction plans for treatment plants and pump stations using local and state standards

Prepare/assist with specifications and permit submittals

Assist with/review scope, budget, and schedule of new project tasks

Monitor task budget and progress

Document design changes and communications

Conduct on-site inspections and technical guidance for start-up as needed

Prepare project status and other reports

Assist in the preparation of proposals

Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre-construction, etc.

Possess strong written and verbal communication skills

Maintain excellent client relations

Maintain a safe working environment

Publish and present papers at state and national conferences.

Skills

Wastewater, pumping station, Civil engineering, environmental engineering, water treatment, water resource engineering, pe license

Top Skills Details

Wastewater,pumping station,Civil engineering,environmental engineering,water treatment,water resource engineering,pe license

Additional Skills & Qualifications

MUST HAVES:

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Licensed PE

5 plus years of experience working on Water Resource projects, including large-scale piping, valve, pumping systems, and treatment technologies

Expertise in more than one area of conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment liquid and solid processes including fundamentals of nitrification and denitrification systems, chemical or biological phosphorous removal, secondary and tertiary treatment including high rate disinfection systems, solids handling and biosolids treatment is a plus

Process Modeling expertise (using Biowin, GPS-X, etc.)

Ability/experience to handle documents and drawings for these projects

BONUS:

10 plus years

PE License

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Detroit,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 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.

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Salary : $40 - $70