Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

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.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Project Engineer to support and lead municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects in our growing Pensacola, FL office. You will work closely with dedicated water sector professionals on planning, design, and delivery of complex municipal systems including water pumping, transmission and distribution, wastewater collection, and pumping facilities.

As a seasoned engineer, you will drive technical excellence, lead multi‑disciplinary teams, support key client accounts, and contribute to the continued expansion of our water practice in Florida.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as project engineer or project manager for multiple municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and modification of reports, specifications, plans, studies, and engineering designs.
• Independently evaluate and apply standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using sound judgment to develop innovative solutions.
• Prepare preconstruction cost estimates and engineer’s estimates of probable cost.
• Manage and support construction phase activities, including RFIs, submittal review, design clarifications, and field coordination.
• Lead and coordinate permitting efforts with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Facilitate and participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and key project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the client account leader in project development, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategies.

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 8+ years (recommended for senior‑level) of relevant experience in municipal water, wastewater, reclaimed water, stormwater, and pipeline projects spanning planning, design, permitting, and construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing clients and leading production teams for large water and wastewater projects.

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.

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.

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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.