Water/Wastewater Project Engineer
Job Description:
Hillsborough, NJ | $80,000–$90,000
The Opportunity
You'll join an established engineering consultancy that designs and delivers essential water and wastewater infrastructure across the region. Your work will directly support clean water supply systems and resilient wastewater networks — projects that impact public health, environmental sustainability, and community growth.
Why You'll Love This Role
You'll contribute to infrastructure with real-world weight in a collaborative engineering environment where technical excellence is valued, ideas are heard, and professional development is actively supported.
Your Day-to-Day
- Design water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through construction support
- Develop detailed construction plans and technical specifications
- Produce engineering studies and technical reports
- Research and apply relevant state and local design standards
- Coordinate with contractors and client engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Support QA/QC design reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Assist Project Managers across a variety of active engineering projects
What We're Looking For
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Pennsylvania, or eligibility to obtain
- EIT (Engineer in Training) designation as a minimum requirement
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in water/wastewater design
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to put your water and wastewater engineering expertise to work on projects that keep communities running, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume to Great Bay Staffing — your information will never be shared without your permission.
Required Skills:
Resume Eligibility Support Development Sustainability Compliance Registration Designation Civil Engineering Organizational Skills Supply Reviews Contractors Infrastructure Specifications Construction Research Design Engineering Training