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Civil Engineer
Corps Partners
Location : Charlotte, NC, 28202
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineerto lead the Water group at our Charlotte, NC office. This role will focus on water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and oversee both engineering and project management responsibilities. In addition, the engineer will play an active role in business development, including proposal preparation and client engagement.
We are recruiting on purpose a Senior Municipal Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead the Team in Charlotte, NC.
Description:We are seeking an experienced
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineerto lead the Water group at our Charlotte, NC office. This role will focus on water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and oversee both engineering and project management responsibilities. In addition, the engineer will play an active role in business development, including proposal preparation and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the water/wastewater design team, providing daily guidance and oversight.
Manage project schedules, assign weekly workloads, and review time sheets.
Develop scopes of work, prepare budgets, and monitor financial performance throughout project delivery.
Identify and pursue business development opportunities to expand the group’s presence in the Southeast region.
Foster partnerships with W/MBE firms and build long-term client relationships.
Contribute to design development and evaluate potential alternatives.
Ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of project deliverables, including reports, drawings, and specifications.
Support clients with procurement and construction administration, including office and field oversight.
Assist with water and wastewater operations, hydraulic/process modeling, permitting, and environmental reviews.
Actively participate in local, state, and national professional associations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering. MS is a PLUS!
10–15 years of relevant experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with municipal, industrial, and institutional clients.
Demonstrated leadership and project management experience across varied project sizes.
Strong communication skills (oral, written, and graphical).
Willingness to travel to project sites and collaborate with operators on technical matters.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and budgets effectively.
Proficiency with AutoDesk products and hydraulic/process modeling software preferred.
Benefits
We take a holistic approach to employee well-being, offering benefits that support physical, mental, and financial health. In addition to comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans, we provide wellness perks, career development opportunities, and recognition programs. Highlights include:
Flexible Work Schedule
Health, Dental, and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with Employer Match & Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Leadership Development Program
Fitness & Tuition Reimbursements
Referral Bonus Program
Wellness and Team-Building Events
Community Service Opportunities
Freqently Asked Questions
Charlotte’s growing infrastructure demands create a moderately competitive landscape for senior civil engineers in water and wastewater sectors. Professionals with PE licensure and strong project leadership experience stand out, especially those skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and regional business development.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina is essential for senior civil engineers overseeing municipal water projects. Additional credentials like certifications in hydraulic modeling or wastewater treatment can bolster expertise and credibility within local regulatory frameworks.
Expertise in hydraulic and process modeling, familiarity with Autodesk design tools, and hands-on experience with water/wastewater distribution and collection systems differentiate these engineers. Their ability to integrate environmental permitting and QA/QC processes further elevates their technical profile.
Professionals often progress from design roles to leadership positions managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects. Increased involvement in business development and client relations, especially in growing markets like the Southeast, marks the advancement towards senior engineering roles.
Daily duties include mentoring engineers, overseeing project timelines and budgets, ensuring quality deliverables, coordinating with clients and contractors, and contributing technical expertise in design and operational assessments to maintain project excellence.
Corps Partners emphasizes leadership development and community engagement for civil engineers. Their focus on integrating business development with technical roles, plus support for professional association participation, fosters well-rounded career growth in water infrastructure sectors.
This position blends technical leadership with active client engagement, proposal crafting, and strategic partnership building, requiring a balance between design oversight and expanding the firm’s presence in municipal and industrial water/wastewater markets.
Senior civil engineers in Charlotte typically earn between $95,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on experience and licensure. Specialized roles in water/wastewater with project leadership responsibilities often command salaries towards the higher end of this spectrum.
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