Water/Wastewater Engineering Lead
Burgess & Niple
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Description
For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.
Lead transformative water and wastewater infrastructure projects while shaping the future of our regional practice as a Water/Wastewater Engineering Lead. In this pivotal role, you'll mentor and orchestrate engineering teams through complex water and wastewater design projects for municipal agencies and utility clients, while serving as a trusted client advisor and developing the next generation of water/wastewater engineers. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic business development to deliver exceptional projects on time and within budget, building lasting partnerships that strengthen communities and expand our presence across the region.
What You’ll Do
- Function as the central point of coordination between clients, design teams, and stakeholders; maintaining strong relationships with municipal agencies and utility clients
- Lead high-impact projects while driving business development and maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence and client service
- Lead and mentor project teams through the planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure, including collection system sewers, lift stations, force mains, treatment facilities, booster stations, and/or studies of wastewater and water systems
- Maintain quality control of services and deliverable
- Drive business development efforts including pursuit leadership, client meetings, and proposal preparation
- Ensure quality control of all deliverables while managing budgets, schedules, and proactively mitigating project risk
- Mentor engineers at all levels, supporting their development into confident, independent professionals
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment or ability to be registered with reciprocity
- 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; experience with Revit or hydraulic modeling software a plus
- Treatment process knowledge a plus
- Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
- Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others
Learn More
To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture
Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policy Statement.
Notice to Recruiting Agencies
Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees. Click here
About this role
Burgess & Niple is seeking an experienced engineering leader to guide their water and wastewater infrastructure practice in Cincinnati. This role combines technical project leadership with mentorship and business development, positioning you as the primary liaison between municipal and utility clients and your design teams. You'll oversee complex infrastructure projects spanning collection systems, treatment facilities, pumping stations, and system studies while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule accountability.
The ideal candidate brings at least ten years of hands-on experience in water and wastewater design, a PE license (or ability to obtain one), and a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program. Beyond technical competency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, you should be comfortable with business development activities—leading pursuits, attending client meetings, and preparing proposals. Experience with Revit or hydraulic modeling, plus treatment process knowledge, would strengthen your candidacy.
This position suits someone who thrives in a leadership capacity while remaining engaged in engineering work. You'll mentor engineers at various career stages, drive regional growth for the firm, and work on projects with tangible community impact. The role demands both the analytical rigor of infrastructure design and the interpersonal skills of a servant leader committed to collaboration and developing others.
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