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Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

NPAworldwide
Hillsborough, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
Job Description

Were partnering with a well-established engineering consultancy (name confidential) that designs and delivers essential water and wastewater infrastructure across the region. This is your chance to step into a role where your work quite literally keeps cities running, from clean water supply systems to resilient wastewater networks.

If youre someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with sharp technical minds, and seeing your designs come to life in the real world, this role will feel like home.

What Youll Be Doing

Youll play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects from concept through to construction support:

  • Design preparation for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Development of detailed construction plans and technical specifications
  • Producing engineering studies and technical reports
  • Researching and applying relevant state and local design standards
  • Coordinating closely with contractors and client engineering teams
  • Supporting QA/QC design reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Assisting Project Managers across a variety of active engineering projects

Qualifications

What Youll Bring

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Pennsylvania or eligibility to obtain
  • Must be an EIT (Engineer in Training) as a minimum requirement
  • 7 years of hands-on experience in water/wastewater design
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

This isnt just drafting plans and ticking boxes. Youll be contributing to infrastructure that directly impacts public health, environmental sustainability, and future community growth. Every project you touch has real-world weight.

Youll also be joining a collaborative engineering environment where technical excellence is valued, ideas are heard, and professional development is actively supported.

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