Project Engineer II - Water/Wastewater Utility

Michael Page International

Princeton, New Jersey
7 days ago

$110,000–$135,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

The company continues to invest heavily in capital improvement projects, system modernization, regulatory compliance initiatives, and long-term infrastructure growth. Our client is a well-established utility services organization that operates and maintains essential water and wastewater infrastructure across several U.S. markets.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Princeton, New Jersey
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$110,000–$135,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Job Title

Utility Services Project Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established utility services organization that operates and maintains essential water and wastewater infrastructure across several U.S. markets. The company continues to invest heavily in capital improvement projects, system modernization, regulatory compliance initiatives, and long-term infrastructure growth.

Job Description

Manage water and wastewater capital improvement projects. Oversee engineering design activities and consultant relationships. Coordinate permitting, regulatory approvals, and environmental compliance. Lead contractor bidding, procurement, and construction administration. Manage project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and financial tracking. Partner with operational, engineering, finance, and customer-facing teams. Support infrastructure evaluations and acquisition due diligence efforts. Review utility extension and infrastructure plans for standards compliance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Ability to obtain state PE licensure within 12 months if not currently licensed. 4+ years of engineering experience. Background in water, wastewater, or utility infrastructure projects. Experience managing multiple capital projects concurrently. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Required Skills and Experience Utility engineering and infrastructure project delivery. Water and wastewater treatment systems knowledge. Construction management and contract administration. Permitting and regulatory compliance. Financial and budget management. Engineering design coordination. Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. Valid driver's license.

What's on Offer

Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000 base salary. Annual Short-Term Incentive: 7.5%. Annual Long-Term Incentive: 5% (vesting schedule applies). Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to lead impactful infrastructure projects. Stable and growing organization with long-term career growth potential. Exposure to diverse engineering, operational, and regulatory initiatives. Hybrid schedule after initial onboarding period. Three days onsite per week. Local travel within New Jersey required.

Interested? Apply today.

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.