Water/Wastewater Engineer II

Description

 The Opportunity

RETTEW is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer II to help design infrastructure that protects public health, strengthens communities, and advances more sustainable approaches to water and resource management.

You'll work on drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects while also having opportunities to contribute to innovative work involving water reuse, anaerobic digestion, organics diversion, renewable natural gas, and the water-energy nexus.

This role is designed for an early-career engineer who has established a foundation in water/wastewater engineering and is ready to take on greater design responsibility, broaden their technical experience, and continue developing toward Professional Engineer licensure.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers and Project Managers who can provide technical guidance while giving you increasing ownership and responsibility as your skills develop.

What You'll Do

As a Water/Wastewater Engineer II, you will:

• Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and design tasks for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. 
• Support the planning and design of drinking water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and water, wastewater, and biosolids treatment facilities. 
• Contribute to innovative projects involving water reuse, anaerobic digestion, organics diversion, renewable natural gas, and other water-energy initiatives. 
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, calculations, and other project documentation. 
• Use CADD and engineering software to develop designs and project deliverables. 
• Perform hydraulic calculations and support system modeling based on project needs. 
• Research municipal codes, regulatory requirements, permitting criteria, and applicable engineering standards. 
• Prepare permit applications and supporting technical documentation. 
• Collect, evaluate, and document field data to support engineering decisions and project development. 
• Coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, technical professionals, clients, and regulatory agencies as part of project delivery. 
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverable milestones while developing a stronger understanding of successful project management. 
• Participate in construction-phase services, including field visits, document and submittal reviews, contractor questions, and coordination of field issues. 

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program. 
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT/EI) certification. 
• At least two years of professional engineering experience, including experience supporting drinking water and/or wastewater projects. 
• Working knowledge of engineering design principles and the ability to apply standard engineering methods with increasing independence. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to organize assignments, manage priorities, and contribute effectively within collaborative project teams. 
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project and client locations as needed. 
• Ability to work from RETTEW's Mechanicsburg or State College office as required for this position. 

Preferred

• Experience with drinking water distribution, wastewater collection, pump station, or treatment-system design. 
• Experience with hydraulic calculations or modeling. 
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D. 
• Experience with WaterGEMS and/or SewerGEMS. 
• Experience using Bluebeam for engineering or project delivery. 
• Experience preparing permit applications or coordinating with regulatory agencies. 
• Experience working in an engineering consulting environment. 
• Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure. 

Why RETTEW

At RETTEW, you'll have the opportunity to build broad water/wastewater expertise while taking on increasing responsibility as your career develops.

You'll have opportunities to:

• Work on infrastructure that directly affects public health, environmental quality, and community resilience. 
• Gain experience across drinking water, wastewater, treatment, distribution, collection, and emerging water-energy technologies. 
• Contribute to innovative work involving water reuse, anaerobic digestion, organics diversion, and renewable natural gas. 
• Take on increasing technical responsibility as your skills and engineering judgment develop. 
• Learn from experienced engineers and Project Managers while continuing your path toward PE licensure. 
• Participate in projects from planning and design through permitting and construction. 
• Work with professionals across engineering, environmental, permitting, and field disciplines. 
• Develop project-management and client-facing experience as your career progresses. 
• Receive professional-development support from RETTEW's in-house Training & Development resources. 
• Build ownership in the company through RETTEW's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). 

RETTEW also offers competitive compensation, straight-time overtime pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings options, and other employee benefits.

Work Environment

Workplace Designation: In-Office
Locations: Mechanicsburg, PA or State College, PA

This is an in-office position designed to support regular collaboration, technical development, mentorship, and project-team interaction. The role also includes field visits, client meetings, and project-related travel as needed.

About RETTEW

RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm that has been helping clients solve complex challenges since 1969. Our teams collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, practical solutions that strengthen infrastructure and support the communities we serve. Built on a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we empower our employee-owners to grow their careers while delivering meaningful results for our clients.

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected] to request assistance.

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