Wastewater Engineer

Wastewater Engineer

The primary focus for this position is to serve as a senior engineer or project manager for a wide variety of municipal water and wastewater projects. The role requires utilizing expertise in water and wastewater engineering related projects, including water system conveyance design, water system storage, sanitary conveyance design (gravity and pumped systems), hydraulic modeling analysis, preparation of feasibility studies and master plans, and coordination with regulatory agencies for project permitting.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and contribute to the growth of the Water and Environmental Business Unit in Utah.
• Plan, design, and lead a wide range of municipal water and wastewater systems and facilities.
• Serve as a project manager or engineer of record and collaborate with a team of support professionals such as drafters, EITs, GIS technicians, and technical editors.
• Assist in business development efforts, including engagement in professional organizations and visibility efforts, and prepare proposals.

Essential Skills:

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in UT.
• 10+ years of experience as a municipal utilities design engineer with general civil and water/wastewater design experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Background in AutoCAD.
• Technical memorandum and report writing skills.
• Experience working with water conservation districts in Utah, local public work departments, secondary water companies, and other local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• GIS knowledge is a plus but not required.

Work Environment:

• The position offers a flexible 9/80 work schedule, allowing every other Friday off. Work is conducted in an office setting from Monday to Friday.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a health savings and lifestyle spending account with employer contribution, support for continuing education and training opportunities, paid time off, holiday pay, a 401k, and a holistic wellbeing program focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
• There is also an opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals.

Job Type & Location:

This is a permanent position based out of South Jordan, UT.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, health savings and lifestyle spending account with employer contribution, support for continuing education and training opportunities, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k, flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule, holistic wellbeing program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health, opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in South Jordan, UT.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 22, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.