Senior Practice Engineer – Water/Wastewater

ms consultants, inc.

. Lead and contribute to projects designing, enhancing, and sustaining water and wastewater infrastructure .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design, project leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in hydraulic modeling and committed to high technical standards and client satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) LicenseWater/Wastewater Design ExperienceHydraulic Modeling Software ExperienceProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Water Treatment DesignWastewater Treatment DesignHydraulic ModelingTask ManagementQuality ControlTechnical ReviewProposal Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Water InfrastructureWastewater InfrastructurePump StationsWater Supply Storage FacilitiesSanitary/Stormwater Modeling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and contribute to projects designing, enhancing, and sustaining water and wastewater infrastructure
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and design expertise on multidisciplinary water/wastewater projects
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners across diverse project types
Support quality delivery and client satisfaction
Provide project leadership, quality control, technical review, and task management
Support proposal development, depending on experience and interests
Work on water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, water supply storage facilities, pump stations, and sanitary/stormwater hydraulic modeling

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant field
Professional Engineering (PE) License
Extensive water/wastewater design experience
Experience with process modeling or hydraulic modeling software preferred
Prior experience with task or project management is a plus
Strong self-motivation and commitment to continuous professional growth
Proven accountability and high technical standards
Ability to lead and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to mentor junior staff and support technical development within the team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career path and opportunities for advancement
Employer-paid costs for licensure, certifications, and further education
Health coverage options
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
401(k) plan with company matching contributions
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Company-paid holidays
Hybrid work option
Full-time remote work for select positions, depending on the role and work requirements