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Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our growing Wastewater Group.

Salary range is $85,000 - $140,000/yr.

NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Responsibilities

• Understanding all aspects of horizontal projects from flow monitoring, I/I, SSES, design, through construction
• Perform engineering calculations and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Technical design of horizontal projects (sewer, storm, etc.)
• Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating horizontal projects (sewer, storm, etc.)
• Developing plans and specifications for sewer systems
• Data and asset management
• Direct junior engineers in performance of technical tasks
• Identify opportunities to enhance organization's standards and delivery of services

Essential Functions

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Personal organization and time management skills
• Able to build strong relationships with coworkers
• Committed to continual learning
• Effective client relationship skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Experience

• 8 plus years of experience relative to sewer system condition assessment, design, bidding and construction

Certifications

• Professional Engineer license is required
• Certification in NASSCO's Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) preferred, or Wright-Pierce will support obtaining certification, if necessary

Education

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering or related

Office Location

• Burlington, MA
• Bedford, NH
• Providence, RI
• Topsham or Portland, ME
• Middletown, CT

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 Engagement 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, gender expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment. If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Sponsorship Available: At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.