Water Wastewater Engineer

Water/Wastewater Engineer

We are seeking a civil engineer with robust experience in municipal water design or treatment, including culinary or sewer water treatment, to lead a team of three Engineers in Training (EITs) on various municipal water-related projects. The role involves designing projects for cities that ensure the provision of potable water, the disposal of wastewater and sewage, and the prevention of flood-related damage. The position also includes preparing environmental documentation for water resources, ensuring regulatory program compliance, managing data, conducting analysis, and performing fieldwork. Collaboration with city and state officials on different projects is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of three Engineers in Training (EITs) on municipal water projects.
• Design and manage projects involving potable water provision, wastewater and sewage disposal, and flood damage prevention.
• Prepare environmental documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory programs.
• Conduct data management and analysis to support project objectives.
• Engage in fieldwork to gather necessary data and insights.
• Collaborate with city and state officials on project planning and execution.

Essential Skills:

• 4+ years of civil engineering experience with a focus on water treatment.
• Licensed professional engineer (PE) certification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience in hydraulic modeling and pipeline design.
• Experience in designing domestic or industrial water or wastewater treatment plants.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced facilities like sequencing batch reactors (SBR), membranes, lift stations, headworks, surge overflow basins, ultraviolet disinfection systems, aerobic digesters, sludge lagoons, or control buildings.
• Experience with water modeling software.

Work Environment:

The position is preferred to be in-office five days a week from 8 am to 5 pm, with overtime compensated at 1.5x the hourly rate. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that impact citizens statewide. The company prioritizes a balanced workflow to ensure a standard 40-hour workweek, aligning with its core value of work-life balance. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, with a commitment to excellence and lasting relationships with clients, communities, and employees. The position is available in four locations: Richfield, Nephi, Springville, and another city. Team leads are expected to have extensive leadership experience.

Job Type & Location:

This is a contract to hire position based out of Nephi, Utah.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $140,000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Nephi, UT.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.