Staff Wastewater Engineer at Pennoni in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that was founded over five decades ago! We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available while learning how best to integrate "smart" solutions into the current landscape; this ultimately contributes to resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse & iconic projects around the globe!


We are looking for a Staff Engineer to contribute to our water & wastewater projects on a full-time, direct basis; this person will be expected to focus on our wastewater treatment & conveyance projects. This position will be based at our office in Philadelphia, PA (but we are willing to consider alternative locations for the right candidate!).


Our team coordinates with a variety of private Land Developers, Corporations, Municipalities, Municipal Authorities, and Transportation DOT's/Agencies in the Mid-Atlantic Region; our staff have the opportunity to work with many different clients on a variety of projects in cooperation with team members from our other offices - this approach provides an opportunity for every employee to be involved with projects where their capabilities & expertise are needed!


This person will be expected to support various projects by performing a wide range of tasks related to water/wastewater facilities: hydraulic modeling, pump stations & booster stations, wastewater treatment, water treatment, sludge processing, water intake facilities, low-pressure sewers, regulatory permitting, and plan / report preparation.



Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with multiple clients in the Mid-Atlantic region (with a focus on Pennsylvania & New Jersey) to assist with the development of design criteria / parameters for water / wastewater facilities (including treatment, conveyance and regulatory permitting).
• Design project plans and assist with the development of associated technical reports, cost estimates, and specifications for water / wastewater treatment & conveyance projects; this will include coordination with regulatory agencies for associated permitting.
• Communicate with the team as well as clients regarding the development / design and construction of projects.
• Perform occasional field data collection and site visits; Construction Administration services will also be required (as needed and as appropriate).
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-oriented discipline (preferably Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering).
• 4+ years of professional experience working in Engineering, preferably with wastewater / wet utility projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PE in PA is a plus!
• Experience working on design and regulatory permitting activities throughout the region; experience working with PA & NJ DEP's is a plus!
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proven ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, especially when working on a variety of projects while providing solutions to difficult issues.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision while displaying a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills, especially with a proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); technical writing skills are strongly preferred!

Why Work With Us?


Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm. At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of Pennoni's individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole; we offer many opportunities to help you build your career! We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.


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