Water/Wastewater Engineer - Design/Build Lead

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineer - Design/Build Lead to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina or any of our North Carolina Offices. 

Our innovative water and wastewater engineers collaborate closely with clients to plan, design, permit, and construct systems that address their needs comprehensively.

This approach allows our clients to make smarter investments, resulting in lower life cycle costs and additional benefits.

As a recognized leader in the mid-Atlantic water industry, our projects encompass treatment and infrastructure initiatives for municipal and institutional clients, ranging from drinking water supply to water reuse and wastewater management.

We support projects of all sizes within a flexible and innovative team environment.

Primary Function:

This person will bring strong Design-Build leadership experience to guide multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery of complex municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects across North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where technical excellence meets innovative project delivery.

You will serve as a key technical lead and client-facing partner, supporting pursuits, leading design execution, coordinating with construction teams, and ensuring high-quality, on-time outcomes aligned with project goals.

Primary Duties:


* Oversee the full design lifecycle for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and related infrastructure within a Design-Build or progressive Design-Build framework.


* Manage scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC efforts, and risk assessments while maintaining strong relationships with contractors, subconsultants, and municipal partners.


* Provide advanced engineering analysis, modeling, design documentation, and technical decision-making for process, hydraulic, structural, and site components.


* Mentor junior engineers, coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, and ensure alignment between engineering and construction activities.


* Engage with municipal utilities, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders throughout planning, permitting, design, and delivery.


* Contribute to technical sections of proposals, assist in developing design concepts, participate in interviews, and help shape Design-Build strategies.

Education and Experience Requirements:


* Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).

Master's degree preferred


* 6+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering including treatment process design, advanced treatment technologies, and utility master planning


* Working knowledge of North Carolina DEQ regulations and permitting requirements


* Experience collaborating directly with contractors in a design-build environment


* Demonstrated experience with Design-Build or progressive Design-...