Water/Wastewater Engineer

Location: Newark, NJ

Compensation: $110-140k/year

Pennoni is seeking a highly motivated Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our Newark, New Jersey office. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful water and wastewater infrastructure projects while advancing your career within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Prepare engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction documents for water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and treatment facilities
Perform hydraulic and hydrologic modeling to evaluate and optimize system performance and capacity
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including coordination of environmental permitting requirements
Support municipalities and utility clients with NJDEP compliance initiatives related to drinking water and wastewater regulations, reporting, and infrastructure planning
Provide engineering services during construction, including shop drawing review, responses to RFIs, and site visits
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-quality technical solutions
Prepare proposals/scopes of work and associated design fee estimates in support of targeting work.
Identifying potential clients and assisting in pursuit of opportunities as required
Serve as a client point of contact, fostering strong relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in water/wastewater engineering, including design and project coordination
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling software such as EPANET, WaterCAD, and SewerGEMS
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report preparation

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we are more than a multi-disciplinary engineering firm — we are a team of forward-thinking professionals shaping the future of infrastructure and community development. Founded over five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

We foster a supportive and engaging workplace culture where individuality drives excellence, and employees are empowered to build rewarding careers. Join us and become part of a team that values your expertise and contributions on every project.

Pennoni is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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