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Senior Water Engineer

Mott MacDonald
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Jan 01, 2026
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. Are you a skilled water engineer driven by the opportunity to create infrastructure that strengthens communities and protects the environment? JoinMott MacDonald'sdynamic and growing Water team in Pittsburgh, where your expertise will help shape some of the most transformative water infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Our Pittsburgh office is a hub for delivering forward-thinking solutions to aging infrastructure, climate adaptation, and water quality challenges. We also welcome applicants who can join us in our Cleveland or Chicago offices. Key Projects we've been involved with: Ohio River Tunnel -We're the design lead of this deep tunnel system, the first of three being built in Pittsburgh as part of ALCOSAN's$2B Clean Water Plan. Cohocksink Stormwater Project- A nature-based solution to urban flooding, integrating green infrastructure to manage stormwater sustainably in Philadelphia. Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District- Design lead of multiple deep tunnel systems in greater Cleveland region Pittsburgh Water- Supporting Pittsburgh Water in development and implementation of their capstone Water Reliability Program. What You'll Do: Lead multidisciplinary teams on water resources, water treatment, and wastewater projects from planning through construction Provide management and technical oversight on projects involving water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater systems, pipelines, and pump stations Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets Support business development by identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposal efforts Maintain and grow client relationships to support long-term success Apply engineering principles to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes Estimate project costs and support commercial planning What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering (Master's preferred) 10+ yearsof experience in engineering and/or project management focusing in water/wastewater design Proven experience with public or private water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. Strong background in planning, design, and delivery of water-related infrastructure PE licensein Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain within one year); additional state licenses in Mid-Atlantic and Midwest a plus A collaborative leader who can mentor junior staff and manage multidisciplinary teams Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Benefits & Reward At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance. Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. The expected salary for this position is Chicago and Cleveland is $118,000 - $144,000 Collaboration at Our Core At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments. Equal opportunity is the law. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. Englishversion Spanishversion Chineseversion All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.