What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer position at Spotts, Stevens and McCoy?
Description
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM) is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Environmental Engineering Division. You’ll collaborate with an experienced team of engineers and scientists on a diverse portfolio of municipal and industrial water, water resources, and wastewater projects, including treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, and long-range system planning. This position offers the opportunity to lead technical design efforts, guide staff, and maintain trusted relationships with long-standing clients who rely on SSM for practical, reliable, and forward-thinking solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
As a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, you’ll contribute your expertise to projects that sustain and improve essential community infrastructure.
- Leading or supporting the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, including process design and equipment selection.
- Preparing and reviewing Planning Modules, Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plans, and permit applications for DEP and other regulatory agencies.
- Performing engineering calculations and studies for treatment process optimization and system capacity.
- Designing or reviewing water distribution and sewer collection systems, including pipelines, pump stations, and hydraulic analysis.
- Developing cost estimates, technical specifications, and construction documents.
- Managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables in coordination with internal and external partners.
- Preparing technical reports and supporting proposal development for new opportunities.
- Providing mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive facility designs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering
- 10 years of professional experience in municipal or consulting engineering for water and wastewater systems
- Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
- Proven experience with treatment process design, sludge handling, and system planning
- Familiarity with water and sewer piping design
- Strong technical writing skills and ability to prepare reports, cost estimates, and proposals
- Direct client and project management experience a plus
This position is based out of our Reading PA office; however, there may be flexibility for a hybrid-remote work model.
About the Firm
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy, Inc. is a family-owned regional engineering, environmental and surveying firm headquartered in Reading PA with offices in Lancaster, West Chester and Lehigh Valley. We serve local and global clients from large, regional and national companies in the manufacturing, processing and high tech sectors to public municipalities and authorities. We engineer solutions for a better world by helping our clients plan, design, build, operate, and protect their infrastructure, assets, and resources. We keep our schools and community buildings safe from environmental hazards. We support our growing and expanding businesses and hospitals. We help municipalities to prepare and protect their infrastructure and resources. We keep water fresh and we keep air clean. We bring old buildings back to life with cutting-edge technology and leading-edge designs. We evaluate; we collaborate; we innovate.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Cafeteria-style benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time-off
- Hybrid work environment
- Free snacks & coffee
- Professional development assistance
- Wellness initiatives
SSM is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa (e.g. H-1B visa) for this role.