How to hire a wastewater design engineer

How to hire a wastewater design engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step wastewater design engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a wastewater design engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new wastewater design engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the wastewater design engineer you need to hire. Certain wastewater design engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect wastewater design engineer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents wastewater design engineer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Wastewater Design Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Wastewater Design Engineer	Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.	$33-59
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62
   Water Resources Engineer	A water resource engineer develops new systems and equipment for a water resource management facility. You will be responsible for dealing with the provision for wastewater and sewage disposal, and prevention of flood damage... Show more	$27-53

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Autocad
   • Cost Estimates
   • Project Design
   • Site Development
   • NPDES
   • R

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage automation projects including purchasing, scheduling fabrication and assembly, debugging, and delivery to customer.
   • Develop new products, produce prototypes and ultimately submit viable product samples to UL for verification working in conjunction with sales/marketing.
   • Monitor potable pilot plant for chlorination/dechlorination technologies including ozone, UV, chlorine gas/liquid emulsions, and peroxide.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your wastewater design engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A wastewater design engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, wastewater design engineers' average salary in hawaii is 47% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level wastewater design engineers earn 44% less than senior-level wastewater design engineers.
   • Certifications. A wastewater design engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a wastewater design engineer's salary.

   Average wastewater design engineer salary

   $92,238yearly

   $44.35 hourly rate

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   Entry-level wastewater design engineer salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a wastewater design engineer job description

   A wastewater design engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a wastewater design engineer job description:

   Wastewater design engineer job description example

   Loureiro Engineering Associates has an immediate need for a Senior Engineer to expand our industrial wastewater treatment design team. Our goal is to employ the right individuals to be a part of our team, learning and working with experienced professionals who will help provide the formal training and mentoring needed to grow professionally and strive toward the opportunities that Loureiro can offer.
   
   Our industrial wastewater team supports our clients through the entire lifecycle of a wastewater treatment plant from conceptual design through construction, startup, and long term maintenance. Our mission is to be an Indispensable Partner to our clients, and help them make informed and educated decisions on their treatment systems. We build what we design, and engineers in our team gain real world experience in the field.
   
   You will work on a number of diverse projects and will be able to see how the Company's core values- integrity, client satisfaction, quality, work environment, safety and health, and sustainability are instilled in every project and in every employee.
   Responsibilities:
   
   * Perform engineering calculations to support the design industrial wastewater treatment systems;
   * Prepare engineering drawings in electronic drafting software including AutoCAD and Revit with support from our CAD designers;
   * Select and specify industrial wastewater treatment equipment including tanks, pumps, sensing equipment
   * Perform engineering field studies and prepare written reports for new and existing industrial and manufacturing facilities including water audits, wastewater audits, and wastewater treatability studies.
   * Collect wastewater samples for compliance determination, and for design of system expansions and upgrades
   * Oversee wastewater treatment system construction and installation by Loureiro skilled trades staff, and Loureiro subcontractors
   * Perform field work in support of new and existing systems including system commissioning, equipment calibration, and controls upgrades
   * Collaborate with other focus areas within Facility Engineering Division including mechanical, electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), and energy.
   
   Requirements:
   
   * Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or chemical engineering with 2-5 years of experience;
   * Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is a plus
   * Previous experience performing work in an industrial and manufacturing setting is a plus
   
   Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. (Loureiro) is an employee owned (ESOP), full-service multi-disciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Missouri, and the District of Columbia. Loureiro' s areas of expertise include the integration of the highest quality engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory analytical, and waste management services.
   
   EEO/AAP Statement
   
   Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right wastewater design engineer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with wastewater design engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit wastewater design engineers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your wastewater design engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit wastewater design engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit wastewater design engineers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new wastewater design engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect wastewater design engineer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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