What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Professional Engineer - Water/Wastewater position at CPH?
CPH is actively seeking a Senior Professional Engineer to join us in Orange Park, FL!
CPH is seeking an experienced Senior Professional Engineer to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through completion. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to municipal clients, manage complex projects, and mentor junior staff - all within a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our projects span from small wastewater collection or water distribution projects to multi-MGD water and wastewater treatment facilities.
As part of our Water/Wastewater practice, you will have full project ownership, from initial client engagement and project scoping through design, permitting, construction administration, and project close-out.
Duties Include
CPH is seeking an experienced Senior Professional Engineer to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through completion. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to municipal clients, manage complex projects, and mentor junior staff - all within a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our projects span from small wastewater collection or water distribution projects to multi-MGD water and wastewater treatment facilities.
As part of our Water/Wastewater practice, you will have full project ownership, from initial client engagement and project scoping through design, permitting, construction administration, and project close-out.
Duties Include
- Serve as Project Manager for water and wastewater treatment plant design, utility system improvements, and municipal infrastructure projects.
- Lead client communication, project coordination, and regulatory compliance efforts.
- Prepare and oversee the development of plans, specifications, design calculations, permitting documents, reports, and construction deliverables.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineering staff.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and quality control throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering.
- Graduate Engineering Degree is a plus.
- Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License required. Ability to obtain additional state licensure through reciprocity is a plus.
- 7 years of progressive experience in water/wastewater engineering and municipal infrastructure projects.
- Proven project management skills with a track record of client-facing responsibility.
- Familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations and permitting processes.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, WaterCAD, or similar design software is a plus.
- Familiarity with Deltek Vision and Smartsheet or similar software is a plus.
- The work environment features below are representative of those an employee meets while performing the essential functions of the role.
- This position is in a professional office environment.
- The person in this role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing cabinets. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines.
- The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of the role.
- The person in this position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- CPH is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Dependent upon experience.
- CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.
