# Senior Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

> REC · Louisville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-16

**Salary:** USD 148,000–167,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** AEC

## Description

### 💧 Senior Project Engineer – Water/Wastewater

**📍 Louisville, CO.**  
**🏢 REC**

REC is partnering with a well-established, nationally recognized engineering consulting firm to identify a **Senior Project Engineer** specializing in **water and wastewater infrastructure**. This individual will play a key role in delivering complex pipeline and conveyance projects across the Western U.S., with a strong emphasis on Colorado and neighboring markets.

### 🌟 **The Opportunity**

This role blends **technical leadership, project execution, and client engagement**. You’ll be instrumental in driving project success while helping expand market presence and strengthen long-term client relationships.

You’ll collaborate with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams to grow the firm’s water practice, while mentoring staff and contributing to strategic initiatives.

### 🔧 **What You’ll Do**

-   Lead the **planning, design, and delivery** of water/wastewater conveyance and pipeline projects
-   Manage multiple projects, ensuring alignment with **scope, schedule, and budget**
-   Develop **proposals, statements of qualifications, and project execution strategies**
-   Build and maintain strong relationships with **public sector utility clients**
-   Provide **technical oversight and mentorship** to engineers and support staff
-   Support **business development efforts** and identify new project opportunities
-   Ensure adherence to **quality control standards** and internal procedures
-   Stay current on **industry trends and innovations**, recommending improvements where applicable
-   Represent the firm through **industry events and professional organizations**

## Requirements

### 🧠 **What You Bring**

-   Bachelor’s degree in **Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering** (Master’s preferred)
-   **PE license** (Colorado and/or California, or ability to obtain)
-   10+ years of experience in **consulting engineering**, focused on water/wastewater infrastructure
-   Proven success managing **projects, clients, and teams**
-   Strong background in **planning, design, and construction oversight**
-   Demonstrated ability to **drive business development and client growth**
-   Excellent **communication and leadership** skills
-   Expertise in pipeline/conveyance systems is highly desirable

### 📈 **Why This Role Stands Out**

-   High-visibility position with **leadership and growth potential**
-   Opportunity to work on **impactful infrastructure projects** across a large geographic footprint
-   Collaborative environment with access to **cutting-edge tools and resources**
-   Clear path toward **program management and strategic leadership**

## Benefits

### 💼 **Compensation & Benefits**

-   **Salary Range:** $148,000 – $167,000 (flexible based on experience, location, and market conditions)
-   Comprehensive benefits package including:

-   🏥 Medical, dental, vision
-   💰 401(k) with profit sharing
-   🎓 Tuition reimbursement
-   🧾 Flexible spending accounts
-   🛫 Travel assistance programs
-   🛡️ Company-paid life and disability coverage
-   Eligibility for **performance-based bonuses and incentive programs**

## Apply

[Apply at REC](https://apply.workable.com/rec-2/j/984EC3EE67/apply)

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