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Water/Wastewater Project Engineer I

Company:
Absolute Opportunities
Location:
Hunt Valley, MD
Posted:
August 07, 2025
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Description:

Water/Wastewater Project Engineer I

Hunt Valley, MD

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

A career-minded Water/Wastewater engineer, looking towards advancement, is needed to join JMT’s fast growing Water/Wastewater consultant engineering practice. Employee will plan lead engineering designs in the water/wastewater field through working knowledge of applicable design criteria, regulatory requirements, standards and processes; conduct multiple design projects simultaneously, prepare and update project schedules; develop, analyze and document critical design elements; coordinate the efforts of a design team to determine requirements and incorporate feedback. The selected candidate will become part of an established team of engineers working on exciting sewershed study and rehabilitation, new sewer design, water distribution, water/wastewater treatment, and pump station projects in the Mid-Atlantic. Employee is expected to provide quality engineering evaluation and design services efficiently with limited supervision to support the project team’s objective and provide customer satisfaction on all projects, delivering projects of high quality on schedule and within budget.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Analyze project requirements and information from alternative studies to develop an accurate report for submittal.

Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks

Assessing and identifying collection/distribution system performance deficiencies, predicting future issues, and developing solutions for planning and design projects

Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with hydraulic designs, sewer rehabilitation, water and sewer design, water and water/wastewater pump station and treatment process design, engineering economics, preparation of specifications and engineering report writing

Candidates should have a firm grasp of general heavy construction principles; environmental facilities operations-related experience is considered a plus

Perform design computations

Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools

Develop or review the construction cost estimate.

Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates

Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes

Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design.

Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan.

Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department.

Required Experience

5-10 Years’ Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

Proficient in related design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcGIS, and MS Project

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Written and communication skills

Preferred Experience

Possess a Professional Engineering License

Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits:

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development Programs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have 5-10 Years’ Experience

2. Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

3. Are you Proficient in related design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcGIS, and MS Project

4. Are you Proficient in Microsoft Office.

5. Do you possess a Professional Engineering License - preferred

6. Do you have Experience working with local clients at the county and state level - preferred

7. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder

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