What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Infrastructure Assessment Project Engineer position at Wright-Pierce?
Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing New England Wastewater Group.
Responsibilities
- Technical design, bidding and construction of horizontal projects (sewer, stormwater/drainage, etc.)
- Developing plans and specifications for sewer systems
- Sewer system flow monitoring
- Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) assessments, evaluations and reporting
- Fieldwork for sewer system evaluation surveys (SSES)
- SSES evaluations and reports
- Gather and analyze data
- Hydraulic modeling, if interested
- Data and asset management
Essential Functions
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Personal organization and time management skills
- Able to build strong relationships with coworkers
- Committed to continual learning
- Effective client relationship skills
- Excellent attention to detail
Experience
- 3-5 years of experience related to sewer system condition assessment, design, bidding, and construction
Certifications
- Engineer in Training certification required
- Professional Engineer license is preferred or ability to obtain in 6 months
- Certification in NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) preferred, or Wright-Pierce will support obtaining certification, if necessary
Education
- B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering or related
Office Location
- Burlington, MA
- Marlborough, MA
- Bedford, NH or Portsmouth, NH
- Providence, RI
- Portland, ME
- Middletown, CT
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 a nationally respected third party, 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.