Water Project Engineer (New England Region) at Woodard & Curran in Massachusetts, United States | USD105,000-125,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

autocad

design lead

schedule management

budget management

client coordination

regulatory liaison

Making decisions independently or with appropriate oversight on engineering problems and methods.
Interfacing with local and state regulatory agencies.
Connecting with external suppliers and subcontractors to quote and furnish materials and services.
Collection system assessments, design, and rehabilitation
Participating in professional associations.
Working with and coordinating discipline work (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, Geotech, survey, etc.) internally and through sub-contractors.
Developing and monitoring schedule and budget components of larger projects.
Coordinating your work and the work of other junior engineers.
Assisting with proposal development and pursuit of new opportunities.
Mentoring and directing junior staff on technical assignments and reviewing technical work completed by engineers under supervision.
Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the specifications and drawings.
Drinking water distribution capacity analysis and design
Interacting with clients and professionally representing the firm.
Performing Construction Administration, including coordinating and conducting submittal reviews, reviewing contractor requests for information (RFIs), and reviewing contractor payment applications.
Leading designs or portions of designs.
Working with AutoCAD software and guiding designers/drafters on design drawing production.

Requirements

pe license

b.s. engineering

4-8 years

communication

field experience

Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut (or ability to apply for reciprocity).
B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
4-8 years of engineering experience.
Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project team regularly updated as project work progresses.
Spending time in the field or on construction projects, as applicable to the project.

Benefits

Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
Drinking water treatment system upgrades
Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Disability: Paid short and long term disability
401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1979

Year Established

The firm has been a leader in engineering and environmental services since its inception.

Blends engineering expertise with environmental and energy solutions to tackle complex challenges.
Offers integrated, sustainable solutions to industries ranging from water and energy to industrial infrastructure.
Works on diverse projects including environmental remediation, water treatment, and energy optimization.
Clients range from government agencies to private enterprises, with a special focus on water resources and utility management.
Approach is highly collaborative, using cross-disciplinary teams to deliver tailored solutions.
Committed to innovation, often leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize project outcomes.
A standout feature of their work is the focus on long-term sustainability, making a lasting impact on both clients and communities.

Culture + Values

Clean water, safe environment, healthy communities, happy people.
Our mission: to develop and perpetuate a safe, enjoyable, gratifying, and fulfilling place to work with the important objectives of growth, freedom, challenge, recognition, and reward.
Put People First – The wellbeing of our people is our top priority.
Operate with Integrity – We stand by our principles because our character is more important than the bottom line.
Cultivate Autonomy – We empower each other to think creatively, act on our convictions, and take responsibility for ourselves.
Work as One Team – We collaborate across the organization and learn from each other to find the best solutions.
Act Like Owners – We take pride in our work and are invested in the company’s sustainable future.

Environment + Sustainability

Since 2016

Formal Sustainability Reporting

Annual updates on progress toward material sustainability topics are tracked and reported.

In 2022

Office Sustainability Program

Launched campaigns focused on UN SDGs, low-carbon transportation, and conscious consumption.

Committed to prioritizing protecting the environment over all other interests in every endeavor.
Office operations include reduced footprint via right-sized office spaces, co-working basecamp concept, reduced paper/plastic use, centralized bins, and removal of single-use coffee machines.
A dedicated Green Team leads annual sustainability initiatives.
An ESG services team provides expertise in GHG emissions reduction, climate-risk management, energy use management, and life-cycle analysis.
While a formal net-zero target date is not publicly stated, GHG emissions and climate-change risk reduction are core service offerings.

Inclusion & Diversity

2019 Pay Equity

DEI Initiative

Conducted a third-party pay equity study confirming equity across gender and race/ethnicity, with plans to repeat biennially.

Vision: Complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space where all can bring their whole selves.
Eight‑member Equity Committee with DEI Manager to spearhead DEI efforts.
Key goals: Communicate DEI as foundational to core values and business strategy; build equitable systems for workforce diversity; create a welcoming, respectful, engaging environment; develop long-term progress metrics.
Seven company‑wide Employee Resource Groups (Ascending Professionals; Disabilities; LGBTQIA+; Parents & Caregivers; Race, Ethnicity & Culture; Veterans; Women).
Internal equity review of promotions, pay increases, incentive compensation, and ownership appointments.
Developed candidate masking in online applications to reduce bias.
Gender demographics: Employee and Board gender representation better than industry average.

Articles

Services

Water Expertise

Operations & Management

Role

Description

autocad

design lead

schedule management

budget management

client coordination

regulatory liaison

Making decisions independently or with appropriate oversight on engineering problems and methods.
Interfacing with local and state regulatory agencies.
Connecting with external suppliers and subcontractors to quote and furnish materials and services.
Collection system assessments, design, and rehabilitation
Participating in professional associations.
Working with and coordinating discipline work (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, Geotech, survey, etc.) internally and through sub-contractors.
Developing and monitoring schedule and budget components of larger projects.
Coordinating your work and the work of other junior engineers.
Assisting with proposal development and pursuit of new opportunities.
Mentoring and directing junior staff on technical assignments and reviewing technical work completed by engineers under supervision.
Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the specifications and drawings.
Drinking water distribution capacity analysis and design
Interacting with clients and professionally representing the firm.
Performing Construction Administration, including coordinating and conducting submittal reviews, reviewing contractor requests for information (RFIs), and reviewing contractor payment applications.
Leading designs or portions of designs.
Working with AutoCAD software and guiding designers/drafters on design drawing production.

Requirements

pe license

b.s. engineering

4-8 years

communication

field experience

Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut (or ability to apply for reciprocity).
B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
4-8 years of engineering experience.
Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project team regularly updated as project work progresses.
Spending time in the field or on construction projects, as applicable to the project.

Benefits

Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
Drinking water treatment system upgrades
Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Disability: Paid short and long term disability
401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1979

Year Established

The firm has been a leader in engineering and environmental services since its inception.

Blends engineering expertise with environmental and energy solutions to tackle complex challenges.
Offers integrated, sustainable solutions to industries ranging from water and energy to industrial infrastructure.
Works on diverse projects including environmental remediation, water treatment, and energy optimization.
Clients range from government agencies to private enterprises, with a special focus on water resources and utility management.
Approach is highly collaborative, using cross-disciplinary teams to deliver tailored solutions.
Committed to innovation, often leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize project outcomes.
A standout feature of their work is the focus on long-term sustainability, making a lasting impact on both clients and communities.

Culture + Values

Clean water, safe environment, healthy communities, happy people.
Our mission: to develop and perpetuate a safe, enjoyable, gratifying, and fulfilling place to work with the important objectives of growth, freedom, challenge, recognition, and reward.
Put People First – The wellbeing of our people is our top priority.
Operate with Integrity – We stand by our principles because our character is more important than the bottom line.
Cultivate Autonomy – We empower each other to think creatively, act on our convictions, and take responsibility for ourselves.
Work as One Team – We collaborate across the organization and learn from each other to find the best solutions.
Act Like Owners – We take pride in our work and are invested in the company’s sustainable future.

Environment + Sustainability

Since 2016

Formal Sustainability Reporting

Annual updates on progress toward material sustainability topics are tracked and reported.

In 2022

Office Sustainability Program

Launched campaigns focused on UN SDGs, low-carbon transportation, and conscious consumption.

Committed to prioritizing protecting the environment over all other interests in every endeavor.
Office operations include reduced footprint via right-sized office spaces, co-working basecamp concept, reduced paper/plastic use, centralized bins, and removal of single-use coffee machines.
A dedicated Green Team leads annual sustainability initiatives.
An ESG services team provides expertise in GHG emissions reduction, climate-risk management, energy use management, and life-cycle analysis.
While a formal net-zero target date is not publicly stated, GHG emissions and climate-change risk reduction are core service offerings.

Inclusion & Diversity

2019 Pay Equity

DEI Initiative

Conducted a third-party pay equity study confirming equity across gender and race/ethnicity, with plans to repeat biennially.

Vision: Complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space where all can bring their whole selves.
Eight‑member Equity Committee with DEI Manager to spearhead DEI efforts.
Key goals: Communicate DEI as foundational to core values and business strategy; build equitable systems for workforce diversity; create a welcoming, respectful, engaging environment; develop long-term progress metrics.
Seven company‑wide Employee Resource Groups (Ascending Professionals; Disabilities; LGBTQIA+; Parents & Caregivers; Race, Ethnicity & Culture; Veterans; Women).
Internal equity review of promotions, pay increases, incentive compensation, and ownership appointments.
Developed candidate masking in online applications to reduce bias.
Gender demographics: Employee and Board gender representation better than industry average.

Articles

Services

Water Expertise

Operations & Management