What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater 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 Wastewater Project Engineer to join our company.
Office locations for this position are Portland, ME | Topsham, ME | Clifton Park, NY | Middletown, CT | Providence, RI
Responsibilities
- Technical design of wastewater treatment, pumping and piping projects
- Perform hydraulic modeling and pipeline design
- Work on projects from conceptual design through construction
- Perform engineering calculations
- Writing technical reports, memos and emails
- Gather and analyze data
- Field work
Essential Functions
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Personal organization and time management skills
- Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
- Committed to continual learning
- Effective client relationship skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong critical thinking skills
Experience
- 3-8 years of experience working on wastewater projects
Certifications
- Engineer in Training Certification required
- Registered Professional Engineer preferred
Education
- B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Office Location
- Topsham, ME
- Portland, ME
- Clifton Park, NY
- Middletown, CT
- Providence, RI
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 Engagment 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.
