Senior Project Engineer, Utilities III

Senior Project Engineer Utilities (Level III)

Company Name: CPH Corporation
Location: Sanford FL Orange Park FL Orlando FL Panama City FL
Project Focus: Water/Wastewater Treatment Pipeline Lift Station Municipal Utilities and Public Facility Projects
Work Setting: Full-Time Integrated Multi-Disciplinary A/E Environment
Base Salary: $85000 $125000 annually (DOE)
Total Compensation Package: Competitive salary bonus potential 401(k) comprehensive benefits paid time off professional development and licensure support
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus Group

Position Overview

This is a strong opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer with water/wastewater expertise to step into a meaningful senior technical role within a full-service architecture and engineering firm. As a Senior Project Engineer Utilities (Level III) you will lead the design and development of engineering solutions for pipeline lift station water treatment wastewater treatment and public facility projects across Florida.

This role is ideal for an engineer who wants technical ownership without being pulled completely away from design. You will contribute to high-quality plans specifications calculations permitting support and project documentation while working closely with project managers senior engineers and multi-disciplinary teams. For someone looking to grow toward higher-level project leadership this position offers a clear advancement path while keeping you hands-on with meaningful municipal utility work.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the design development and implementation of engineering solutions for water/wastewater utility and public facility projects

• Prepare and review engineering drawings specifications calculations reports and design documentation

• Support pipeline lift station water treatment and wastewater treatment design efforts

• Develop plans and technical deliverables in compliance with applicable codes standards regulatory requirements and client expectations

• Coordinate with project managers senior engineers designers consultants and internal technical teams

• Monitor project progress and assist with adjustments to maintain schedule budget and quality expectations

• Identify potential project risks and work with senior staff to develop practical mitigation strategies

• Prepare and maintain project documentation including reports design changes schedules status updates and technical records

• Communicate project status risks issues and design decisions to project managers and clients

• Support QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy constructability and compliance with project standards

• Participate in site visits project coordination meetings and client discussions as needed

• Contribute to the development of junior staff through technical guidance and project support

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required

• Experience: 57 years of experience in civil environmental utility or water/wastewater engineering

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of engineering principles related to pipeline lift station water treatment and/or wastewater treatment design

• Software: AutoCAD proficiency required; familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint Smartsheet or similar project platforms preferred

• Project Delivery: Ability to prepare and review plans specifications calculations reports and technical documentation

• Communication: Strong interpersonal written organizational and coordination skills

• Transportation: Valid drivers license and clean driving record required

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure: Florida PE license or out-of-state PE with active Florida reciprocity application

• Municipal Experience: Experience supporting municipal utility public works or public-sector water/wastewater projects

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with FDEP permitting AWWA standards local utility authority requirements or related regulatory processes

• Modeling Tools: Proficiency in WaterCAD SewerCAD Civil 3D or similar engineering/modeling platforms

• Project Leadership: Interest in advancing toward Level IV project management or higher-level technical leadership

• Field Experience: Exposure to site visits construction administration utility coordination or field investigations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential

• Medical dental vision life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Professional development and licensure support

• Mentorship and advancement opportunities within a growing national A/E firm

• Clear pathway toward Level IV and future project leadership responsibilities

About CPH Corporation

CPH Corporation is a full-service architecture and engineering firm with approximately 400 professionals and offices nationwide. The firm delivers integrated design solutions across water/wastewater transportation municipal environmental facilities architecture and infrastructure markets. As part of the Trilon Group CPH combines national resources with local expertise to serve public and private sector clients throughout Florida the Southeast and beyond.

Known for its collaborative culture and multi-disciplinary project delivery CPH provides engineers with meaningful project exposure mentorship and long-term advancement opportunities within a growing A/E organization.

About Luxus Group

Luxus Group is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of CPH Corporation. We partner with the most prestigious structural civil MEP and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC