Water/Wastewater Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. STV scores B on the Alion truth index.
STV is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer for our Water and Wastewater practice located in our Louisville, Kentucky or Lexington, Kentucky office. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support our current staff, and assist in growing the water/wastewater practice to better serve our clients statewide.
Our engineers work on high-quality, high-profile national and international projects. You will lead and participate in the full project cycle, from planning and design through final construction closeout. You will also be a part of charting the growth strategy for this region as we shape the future of the water business for the company. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys technical leadership, client collaboration, and mentoring project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of contract documents, including plans and specifications.
- Plan and design water and wastewater pipelines, pumping, storage, and treatment systems.
- Perform and review pipeline hydraulic flow and pressure calculations, pump calculations, and system-
- curve development for pump sizing.
- Prepare and review construction and design cost estimates.
- Provide technical direction and quality-control oversight for engineers and designers.
- Manage project tasks, scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Serve as a technical and client-facing representative during project meetings and coordination efforts.
- Support business development, proposal preparation, interviews, and the development of future projects.
- Conduct site visits during design and construction to observe construction installation.
- Review construction shop drawings and submittals for compliance with project design documents.
- Mentor junior engineers and support the continued development of project staff.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or an NCEES-recognized equivalent. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Ten or more years of experience in the design and construction administration of water and wastewater utility infrastructure projects in a consulting environment.
- Professional Engineer license in Kentucky or the ability to obtain Kentucky licensure through reciprocity.
- Demonstrated experience with water and wastewater pipelines, pumping, storage, collection, conveyance, or treatment systems.
- Experience leading technical design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain client relationships and support business-development activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Revit preferred.
- Experience with InfoWater, WaterGEMS, KYPIPE, or InfoWorks preferred.
- Experience or ability and interest to obtain Associate DBIA or DBIA certification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clients and project teams.
- Commitment to continued professional growth and staff development.
- Interest and ability to serve as company representative in local, regional and national industry organizations and committees
Compensation Range:
$112,253.66 - $128,289.89STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.