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Wastewater Project Engineer- Massachusetts & New Hampshire

Wright-Pierce
Portsmouth, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026
Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a licensed Wastewater Project Engineer to join our Burlington, MA; Bedford, NH; or Portsmouth, NH office.

Salary range is $78,000 - $125,000/yr.

NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the technical design of municipal pipeline and/or pumping projects
  • Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications for linear infrastructure projects.
  • Gather and analyze data to be used in the development technical reports and memorandums.
  • Conduct site visits, pipeline condition assessments, and field investigations.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary Teams and mentor junior level staff.
  • Support projects from conceptual design through construction phase.
  • Assist with proposal development, client presentations, and business development efforts.
  • Coordinate with municipal clean water utilities.

Essential Functions

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Personal organization and time management skills.
  • Ability to work and thrive in a Team environment.
  • Build strong relationships with co-workers and clients.
  • Committed to continual learning.
  • Effective client relationship skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong critical thinking skills.

Experience

  • 5-8 years of experience working in the design and delivery of water/wastewater/stormwater pipeline projects.

Certifications

  • Engineer in Training Certification required
  • Registered Professional Engineer preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months

Education

  • B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required

Office Location

  • Burlington, MA
  • Bedford, NH
  • Portsmouth, NH

Your Benefits

Wright-Pierce’s goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our full benefits overview for more.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
  • Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
  • Mental health and well-being benefit
  • Paid volunteer hours
  • 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
  • Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
  • Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
  • Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

Best in Class Engagement

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Sponsorship Available: At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.

Salary : $78,000 - $125,000

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