Water / Wastewater Process Project Engineer - Denver, CO, Dillon, CO, or Grand Junction, CO
AE2S is seeking a Water and / or Wastewater Process Project Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex treatment challenges, collaborating across disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, I&C, structural), and supporting clients through design and construction. This role blends technical design with client coordination and is a great fit for an engineer who wants to grow into task management and project leadership. As an employee-owned firm, we value engineers who want their work to matter, their voice to be heard, and their career to grow alongside the communities they serve.
Responsibilities
- Support or lead process design for water and / or wastewater treatment facilities (new facilities and upgrades).
- Develop Basis of Design content, technical memos, alternatives evaluations, hydraulic and process calculations.
- Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing and selection criteria, and process control narratives (as applicable).
- Coordinate with multi-discipline project teams to integrate process needs into civil / site, mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls design.
- Support project delivery milestones (e.g., 30 / 60 / 90% design), internal QA / QC, and constructability reviews.
- Assist with specifications and technical requirements (equipment, instrumentation, performance criteria).
- Participate in client meetings, workshops, and coordination with regulators / owners.
- Provide construction-phase support : submittal / RFI review, commissioning support, field observations, and startup assistance (as needed).
- Support project management activities appropriate to level (scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management).
- Develops working relationships with individuals outside the organization to assist in identifying new business opportunities and strategic pursuits.
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related fieldRegistration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months5+ years of experience in environmental engineering and consulting industry, specifically in the wastewater treatment sector, with progressive responsibilities including marketing and business development.Demonstrated technical capabilities in the planning and design of wastewater facilities.Project management experience with projects involving multiple technical disciplines.Strong writing skills (technical, marketing and business communications).Physical
Ability to work in adverse weather conditionsAbility to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrainAbility to stand or sit for prolonged periods of timeOccasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twistOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weightMay require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 poundsAbility to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwearMay require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workloadMay be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of townElevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits
Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil / environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.
Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is FosteredSignificant Opportunities to Grow and Advance100-percent Employee OwnedCore Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its EmployeesLarge, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest TechnologyFamily-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life BalanceAE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!
100-percent paid Family Health Insurance100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision InsuranceDiscretionary Bonus PlanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Matching 401(k) Contributions with Discretionary Profit Sharing ContributionsPaid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past ExperiencePaid Parental LeaveWellness ProgramAnticipated Starting Salary : $82,800-$101,200 per year DOE (Compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, etc.) Position will remain posted until filled