What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Water and Wastewater Engineer position at H2M Careers?
H2M architects engineers meets challenges, preserves the environment, and protects communities through practical, science‑driven solutions. Our team transforms brownfields into usable spaces, improves indoor air quality, and monitors groundwater to safeguard public health. Whether conducting monthly sampling, completing due‑diligence evaluations, or designing chemical storage systems, we deliver responsive services that make environments work and play better.
As a Project Water and Wastewater Engineer, you will collaborate with team members on the complex development of engineering design, preparation of specifications, compile technical reports, and other activities requiring the knowledge of standard engineering principles and techniques.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform engineering work in various engineering fields with an emphasis on water and wastewater treatment process through design to construction.
- Lead engineering evaluations, execute design calculations, and prepare reports, plans, and specifications with support of senior level engineering staff
- Conduct construction administration and on-site resident support activities, including construction phase management activities, coordination of shop drawing reviews and RFI responses, and lead the development of construction change orders.
- Perform detailed engineering calculations and analysis.
- Lead administrative and project management related tasks for various engineering design projects, including management of subconsultants
- Lead development of construction documents (plans and specifications).
- Manage project budgets and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with other engineering and architecture departments.
- Conduct field investigations and inspections.
- Check performance or conformity with plans and specifications through field inspection and testing
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
- Interface with clients and construction managers.
- Assist with business development, proposal writing, and budgeting.
Education & Qualifications
- 5 years of professional work experience in the design and/or design services of water/wastewater
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study.
- FE/EIT required, PE highly desired.
- Strong verbal/written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work well both independently and in team environment.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Teams, Outlook).
- Understanding of Autodesk Revit software.
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $130,000 annually.
The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications – not related to any applicant’s characteristics protected by local, state or federal law. Note: The salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.
- Our People: It’s our people that create our culture, execute our projects, service our clients, support our communities, and help make our company a great place to work.
- Our clients: Our clients are “why” we exist as an organization. We have the experience, expertise, and skillsets that our clients do not have yet are needed to solve the problems of the built environment.
- Our communities: We commit to creating a safe environment that fosters thriving and healthy communities through our contributions and support for numerous charitable, educational, and community-based causes and organizations.
Salary : $80,000 - $130,000