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Civil Engineer
Enhanced Staffing
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 expanding infrastructure needs have driven a steady increase in demand for senior civil engineers with expertise in water and wastewater systems. Enhanced Staffing’s focus on municipal projects underlines a growing market where professionals skilled in treatment, distribution, and regulatory compliance are highly sought after.
Charlotte’s civil engineering environment blends a collaborative Southern work ethic with progressive urban development. Professionals often navigate projects that balance rapid growth with environmental stewardship, fostering teamwork and community engagement uncommon in more industrial or densely populated cities.
Mastery in hydraulic and process modeling, alongside fluency with Autodesk design tools, stands out as essential. Senior water/wastewater civil engineers also benefit from strong project management abilities and experience in QA/QC processes to ensure robust and compliant engineering solutions.
Advancement often includes moving from project execution roles to leadership positions such as water group lead or engineering manager. Gaining business development experience and client relationship skills can accelerate progression toward strategic roles within engineering firms or public agencies.
Engineers juggle technical design complexities with client coordination, regulatory compliance, and budget oversight. Balancing fieldwork with office tasks, mentoring junior team members, and steering multidisciplinary collaboration are constant challenges enriching the role’s dynamic nature.
Enhanced Staffing emphasizes leadership growth through structured programs, mentoring, and opportunities to lead project teams. Civil engineers are encouraged to refine communication and business development skills, supporting advancement into senior or managerial roles within the company.
In Charlotte, senior civil engineers with water/wastewater expertise typically earn between $95,000 and $130,000 annually. Factors influencing compensation include experience level, licensure such as PE certification, and the complexity of managed projects within municipal or industrial sectors.
Holding a Professional Engineer (PE) license is crucial in North Carolina for senior civil engineers leading water and wastewater initiatives. This credential validates technical competency and legal authority to sign off on public infrastructure designs, enhancing credibility with clients and regulatory bodies.
Engineers at Enhanced Staffing combine deep technical knowledge with hands-on project leadership, fostering close client partnerships and promoting diversity through collaboration with W/MBE firms. Their role transcends design, involving business development and active participation in professional networks.
The company encourages engineers to blend their technical leadership with proactive proposal development and client interaction. This holistic approach nurtures professional versatility, enabling engineers to contribute strategically to Enhanced Staffing’s expansion in the Southeast’s water/wastewater sector.
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