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Water/Wastewater Engineer

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our growing team in Medford, Albany, Newport, or Coos Bay, OR. In this role, you will contribute technical expertise toward the planning, design, and delivery of critical municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about solving real-world utility challenges, enjoys hands-on design, collaborates well in multidisciplinary teams, and seeks professional growth in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Join us as we help communities modernize essential infrastructure and move toward cleaner, smarter environmental solutions. Apply today and make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do:

• Support and lead design tasks for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and stormwater conveyance and management systems
• Perform hydraulic modeling, pipeline design, site layout, grading, and preparation of construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot system operations to develop practical recommendations for rehabilitation, optimization, and replacement
• Assist in project planning, alternatives analysis, cost estimating, and preparation of engineering reports and permitting documents
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, survey, and geotechnical teams, to support project delivery
• Support construction phase services through submittal review, RFI responses, field observations, and coordination with subcontractors
• Assist clients with identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, preparing supporting documentation, and navigating agency requirements
• Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance and quality review
• Maintain strong client relationships by delivering high-quality work, timely communication, and reliable follow-through on project responsibilities
• Ensure project work is completed accurately, on schedule, and aligned with client expectations

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• PE Registration in Oregon or the ability to obtain an Oregon License within 1 year
• 5+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure
• Experience in infrastructure rehabilitation and utility coordination
• Proficiency with industry tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software (InfoWater, HEC-RAS, or similar).
• Experience preparing engineering reports, construction documents, and permitting packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and support multiple project managers

Salary Range:

At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $95,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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