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SENIOR ENGINEERING DESIGNER- WATER & WASTEWATER

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Engineering Designer – Water & Wastewater, you will play a key role in planning, designing, and delivering infrastructure projects that protect public health and improve the quality of life in communities throughout the region. Working primarily with municipal clients, you will collaborate with licensed Professional Engineers, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, practical, and sustainable engineering solutions.

In this role, you will contribute to projects from planning and preliminary design through construction, preparing high-quality engineering documents for water treatment plants (WTPs), wastewater treatment facilities (WWTFs), water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, pump stations, force mains, stormwater management systems, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs). You'll also work closely with our electrical, mechanical, structural, environmental, and architectural professionals to deliver fully coordinated engineering solutions.

This position is ideal for a motivated Engineering Designer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, working independently on diverse projects, and continuing to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

• Prepare engineering design models, plans, specifications, and construction documents using Civil 3D for municipal infrastructure projects.
• Design and develop plans for water treatment plants (WTPs), wastewater treatment facilities (WWTFs), water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, pump stations, force mains, stormwater management systems, and related municipal infrastructure.
• Develop engineering reports, conceptual layouts, engineering exhibits, report graphics, quantity takeoffs, and engineer's opinions of probable construction cost.
• Apply applicable engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory requirements to produce practical and code-compliant designs.
• Coordinate design efforts with electrical, mechanical, structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines to develop complete and coordinated construction documents.
• Follow Corporate Civil CAD Standards while producing accurate, consistent, and high-quality engineering drawings.
• Perform field investigations and site visits to verify existing conditions and support project development.
• Assist with construction administration activities, including reviewing contractor submittals, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), evaluating shop drawings, and observing construction progress.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, municipalities, regulatory agencies, utility owners, and contractors throughout project planning, design, and construction.
• Review project deliverables for quality, completeness, and compliance with company standards and project requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior designers and engineering staff as appropriate.
• Continue developing technical knowledge and design expertise through training, professional development, and collaboration with senior staff.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in municipal civil engineering design, with experience in water and wastewater infrastructure preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, alignments, profiles, corridors, pipe networks, and plan production.
• Working knowledge of HydroCAD, SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, or comparable hydraulic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, technical reports, and engineering calculations.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, analyze technical data, and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong understanding of municipal infrastructure design principles, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project schedules.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites and client meetings (mileage reimbursable).

Why You'll Enjoy Working Here

• Design projects that directly improve communities and protect public health.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and architectural disciplines.
• Grow your technical expertise through mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for professional licensure.
• Be part of a collaborative team where innovation, quality, and client service are valued.

What We Offer:

Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week

• Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
• FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
• Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Licensure Assistance

Additional benefits available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

What Does It Look Like Working Here?

We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

• Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
• Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth a positive, upbeat attitude.
• Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
• Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.

The rate for this position generally ranges between $32.00-41.00 hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.