Water/Wastewater Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

Mott MacDonald is searching for a water/wastewater engineer to work with our established water/wastewater team in our Iselin, New Jersey office. You will work on various projects within water/wastewater including treatment plant rehabilitations and collection and conveyance system improvements.

Position responsibilities will include:

• Working under the supervision of a project manager or senior project engineer
• Assisting project team members to complete planning, design, and construction phase services on municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Assisting project team members to complete technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and other project related documents
• Supporting field investigations and information collection
• Review engineering and hydraulic calculations
• Assisting with submittal review, responding to contractor information requests, contract document interpretation, and field observation
• Providing business development support, including assisting with preparing proposals and developing client relationships

Mott MacDonald implements visionary and inventive engineering solutions across multiple divisions through North America.

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology
• Zero to 1 year of experience
• Interested in working on a variety of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Proficient in basic desktop computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic Surveying and Auto-Cad skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits & Rewards

The expected salary for this position is $77,000 - $86,000.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.

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 clients, 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.

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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.