Pennoni

Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineering

Pennoni  •  $110k - $140k/yr  •  Newark, NJ (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

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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About Pennoni

Since our founding more than five decades ago, our clients trust Pennoni’s commitment to elevating the impact of projects on our communities. By partnering with our clients, we establish relationships that create trust and longevity. We approach the start of every project as the beginning of a collaboration.

With the rapid change in technology, our clients know they are getting innovative methods in delivering quality services for smart, sustainable, and resilient solutions. We are relentless in our aim to bring fresh perspective and new technologies. Pennoni measures achievement in innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Our milestones are bigger than any one project; and every project affects the community, no matter how large or small.

As partners, our clients know they are getting the attention and dedication they need to achieve their goals. The footprint of our work may be large, but our focal point is not just on where, but on how. We dedicate ourselves daily to client service, to giving back to the community, and to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of our employee-owners. As a multidisciplinary firm, Pennoni has the ability to approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Year Founded
1966
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