Where would you step in? 
As a valuable member of our drinking water team, you will support our clients in northeastern Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire, and Maine. You may choose to sit at any of our 13 offices. We offer a hybrid remote work environment and flexible Fridays in the summer.

Our Drinking Water Team and Projects
Nearly 100 professional engineers strong and recent recipients of multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards, our senior technical and project management leaders have earned an outstanding reputation with private, state, and local government clients. We provide planning, design, and construction phase services for the construction of new, or improvements to existing, treatment plants and pump stations. We also assist our clients with capital improvement plans, hydraulic modeling services, and implementing asset management programs.

What will you be doing? 
As a Project Engineer, you will assist a team of experts with the development of plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and bid packages. You will be involved in project discussions regarding technical approach, cost, and scheduling performance on traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build projects. To be a successful Project Engineer, you should feel comfortable taking on and delegating many tasks that require various skills, and appropriately prioritizing those tasks for yourself and other Staff Engineers through completion.

What does a Project Engineer need? 
Over five years of consulting engineering experience and increasing responsibility in the geotechnical industry. A BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or any related field is required, and an MS degree is preferred. Project Engineers will need either a PE license or the ability to obtain one in the next 6 months.  You are expected to be enthusiastic to learn, self-motivated, and have strong, clear, and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Ways to grow your career
We offer tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, professional membership reimbursement, conference attendance, and networking opportunities. We also offer a clear career path progression and mentorship from more experienced staff.

What is the culture like?
We are fully committed to the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. Our inclusive culture is supportive and flexible so everyone can thrive. We genuinely like each other and enjoy events like our annual company-wide summer Lobsterfest, holiday parties, ball games, and other office activities. Giving back is also very important at Tighe & Bond; we demonstrate our commitment by providing multiple scholarships and encouraging employees to earn more PTO by participating in our award-winning Make a Difference community service program.

Your financial future and wellness 
Our benefits consistently receive top marks from our employees, and they are designed for all generations, including a unique student loan repayment assistance program. We offer a $500 wellness program incentive, a generous PPO medical plan with a $0 in-network deductible, dental, eye care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, PTO, optional legal insurance, discounted pet insurance, adoption assistance, spot awards, scholarships for employees’ college students, paid parental leave, Leadership in Safety awards, employee referral incentives, and fitness, weight loss, and mind and body reimbursements. The salaries are determined based on internal equity and market analysis and will vary based on the candidate’s skill and experience; the salary range for this position is $73,000 – $112,000. As an employee-owned company, we also offer generous year-end bonuses and robust deferred income benefits to help you build wealth through our matching 401(k), ESOP, and annual profit sharing. 

More about Tighe & Bond
We are a growing, well-established, employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm with 500 employees. A Top 10 New England ENR design firm, Tighe & Bond was recognized by Civil Engineering News and Zweig Group as one of the “Best Firms” to work for in the country. Our team of designers, planners, scientists, and engineers provide creative solutions for land use, transportation, landscape architecture & urban design, structural and MEP design, and address critical challenges that impact water resources and the environment throughout the northeast.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Where would you step in? 
As a valuable member of our wastewater team, you will support our clients in northeastern Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire, and Maine. You may choose to sit at any of our 13 offices. We offer a hybrid remote work environment and flexible Fridays in the summer.

Our Wastewater Team and Projects
Nearly 100 professional engineers strong and recent recipients of multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards, our senior technical and project management leaders have earned an outstanding reputation with private, state, and local government clients. We provide planning, design, and construction phase services for the construction of new, or improvements to existing, collection systems and treatment facilities including treatment plants and pump stations. We also undertake study projects including Long Term CSO Control Plans, Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plans, Integrated Water Resource Management Plans, and Sewer System Evaluation Studies.

What will you be doing? 
As a Project Engineer, you will assist a team of experts with the development of plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and bid packages. You will be involved in project discussions regarding technical approach, cost, and scheduling performance on traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build projects. To be a successful Project Engineer, you should feel comfortable taking on and delegating many tasks that require various skills, and appropriately prioritizing those tasks for yourself and other Staff Engineers through completion.

What does a Project Engineer need? 
Over five years of consulting engineering experience and increasing responsibility in the geotechnical industry. A BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or any related field is required, and an MS degree is preferred. Project Engineers will need either a PE license or the ability to obtain one in the next 6 months.  You are expected to be enthusiastic to learn, self-motivated, and have strong, clear, and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Ways to grow your career
We offer tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, professional membership reimbursement, conference attendance, and networking opportunities. We also offer a clear career path progression and mentorship from more experienced staff.

What is the culture like?
We are fully committed to the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. Our inclusive culture is supportive and flexible so everyone can thrive. We genuinely like each other and enjoy events like our annual company-wide summer Lobsterfest, holiday parties, ball games, and other office activities. Giving back is also very important at Tighe & Bond; we demonstrate our commitment by providing multiple scholarships and encouraging employees to earn more PTO by participating in our award-winning Make a Difference community service program.

Your financial future and wellness 
Our benefits consistently receive top marks from our employees, and they are designed for all generations, including a unique student loan repayment assistance program. We offer a $500 wellness program incentive, a generous PPO medical plan with a $0 in-network deductible, dental, eye care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, PTO, optional legal insurance, discounted pet insurance, adoption assistance, spot awards, scholarships for employees’ college students, paid parental leave, Leadership in Safety awards, employee referral incentives, and fitness, weight loss, and mind and body reimbursements. The salaries are determined based on internal equity and market analysis and will vary based on the candidate’s skill and experience; the salary range for this position is $73,000 – $112,000. As an employee-owned company, we also offer generous year-end bonuses and robust deferred income benefits to help you build wealth through our matching 401(k), ESOP, and annual profit sharing. 

More about Tighe & Bond
We are a growing, well-established, employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm with 500 employees. A Top 10 New England ENR design firm, Tighe & Bond was recognized by Civil Engineering News and Zweig Group as one of the “Best Firms” to work for in the country. Our team of designers, planners, scientists, and engineers provide creative solutions for land use, transportation, landscape architecture & urban design, structural and MEP design, and address critical challenges that impact water resources and the environment throughout the northeast.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Town of Holden is seeking a Water & Sewer Superintendent to lead the Water & Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works. Position is open until filled. More info can be found at https://www.holdenma.gov/employment-opportunities

Due to a recent retirement, the Littleton Water Department is accepting applications for the position of Treatment Systems Operator through June 2nd, or until such time the position is filled. The successful applicant will operate and maintain all equipment at our two water treatment plants, one wastewater treatment plant, and will assist in the maintenance and construction of the drinking water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This is an exciting time to join LELWD to further your career in water and wastewater treatment, as we have a new water treatment plant coming online this month that uses biological filtration to remove iron and manganese, as well as granular activated carbon filtration to remove PFAS. We also have a traditional GreenSandPlus filtration plant that is only 9 years old. In addition, construction of a new membrane bioreactor plant for wastewater treatment and a new collection system for the Littleton Common are beginning in June.

This is a union position with a base salary between $82,700 and $91,800 per year after accounting for all stipends and standby pay. Overtime pay is in addition. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the water and/or wastewater treatment field. The position also requires the prospective candidate to possess a minimum of a T1 & D1 Drinking Water Operators License.

Benefits include a four-day work week (10-hour days, Monday through Thursday), enrollment in the Massachusetts Public Pension System, 12 paid holidays per year, 2 weeks’ vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 24 hours of personal time per year. After a reasonable training period, the successful candidate will be required to participate in the weekly on-call rotation, which requires the ability to respond to after-hours emergencies at any time of day or night for one week out of every six.

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to Justin VanCott, Water & Sewer Operations Manager, Littleton Electric Light & Water Departments, 39 Ayer Road, Littleton, MA 01460 or by email at hr@lelwd.com. Applications accepted until June 2nd, 2023.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Exciting things are happening at our Hull, Massachusetts wastewater treatment facility!  The plant is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade that will make it a state-of-the-art Wastewater treatment facility able to handle anything that the New England weather and seasonal population can throw at it.  Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we strive to maintain compliance and produce the highest quality water for the local citizens while construction happens concurrently.  If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you.  Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.  Come enjoy the view at our Hull, Massachusetts treatment facility!

We are seeking a Lead Maintenance Mechanic who will be responsible for overseeing the daily maintenance at the Hull Treatment Facility. The Lead Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for supervising Mechanical Maintenance at the Hull Treatment Facility and outside pumping stations and ensuring that work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures. This position plans, develops, organizes, schedules, and supervises all routine, preventive, and corrective mechanical maintenance.

This role is eligible for a $2,500.00 sign-on bonus!

Why a career in water and wastewater treatment?

Making an impact!

Everyone needs clean water- for drinking, cooking, cleaning, bathing….. even to flush the toilet!  Providing high quality water to your community allows you to make a significant impact not only on the environment, but in the lives of your neighbors, family, and friends.  The ability to turn on your faucet knowing that clean water will always come out is a luxury that we have come to expect.

State of the art technology!

Like all things, the way we treat our water changes with the times. Much of the process involves using up-to-date technology that allows you to learn a variety of digital platforms.  This assists us in keeping a treatment facility running efficiently and accurately in order to meet compliance standards that are put in place for producing a safe product.

Career Stability!

The need for clean water will never go away, which makes this one of the most recession-proof careers out there. Woodard & Curran provides the chance to grow and develop a life-long career through hands-on learning, assistance and rewards for achieving treatment licenses, additional continuing education in the industry, and opportunities for advancement… all the way from intern to senior level managers!

Normal work day hours are 7:00AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday with occasional weekend and storm coverage.  Must be able to work holidays and as required for emergency call outs on rotation.

Typical responsibilities include:
* Assumes responsibility for daily maintenance at the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Plant/Project Manager.
* Performs operation of assigned treatment, mechanical and electrical equipment and other similarly related facility components and equipment.
* Performs  and leads preventive maintenance activities as scheduled to include inspection of remote pump stations and ancillary equipment.
* Utilize and maintain maintenance software programs with respect to asset management, capital planning and loss prevention.
* Fully competent in corrective maintenance best practices and scheduling.
* Maintains a complete and accurate on-site log book and records
* Coordinates with Operations staff to evaluate equipment performance and correct deficiencies.
* Lead pricing and planning of capital maintenance projects and other out-of-scope activities.

What will you need to succeed?

* Must have high school diploma or educational equivalent. Courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance are a plus.
* Minimum of five years’ experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
* Experience with the maintenance of pumps, compressors and plumbing fixtures.
* Thorough knowledge in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office programs, computerized maintenance programs and computerized databases including SCADA…
* Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
* Must possess a valid Massachusetts State driver’s license.

Woodard & Curran offers a generous compensation and benefits package to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, career growth, and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Woodard & Curran is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Woodard & Curran believes that diverse teams working together in an equitable, inclusive culture provides the right environment for employees to thrive, our clients to benefit, and our business to prosper over the long run. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences and creates an environment where everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When employees are supported to reach their full potential, we can provide our clients with the most innovative, sound, and cost-effective solutions.

The salary ranges given below are a national average only and may be different for this role based on specific collective bargaining agreements or contract requirements.

Please reference this project specific pay range instead.  In addition, for facilities that are unionized and receive benefits through the union, the benefits may differ from what is listed.

Project Specific Pay Range: $25.00 – $35.00/hour, depending on experience and certification.

Compensation

Pay:

This position’s anticipated pay range is provided below; final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Annual Incentive Bonus Opportunity:

Eligible positions may receive an annual cash bonus based on the role’s organizational level, and is represented as a percentage range of eligible earnings**

Pay Range
$14.91 – $29.74

Benefits & Wellbeing

Retirement Savings:
* 401(k) or Roth: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work:
* Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.
* Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.
* Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for bonding in a 12-month period.
* Company-paid disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:
* Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and FSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include vision, dental and vision plans.
* Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits, additional voluntary life and AD&D coverage is available through Sun Life.
* WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.
* LiveWell wellbeing: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.
* Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development.

Pay rate is $22.49-$25.80 an hour based on certification and AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement.

Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts

The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!

Please visit Work with us | City of Portsmouth for more information.

Individuals in this position fulfill one or more of the operational work objectives of maintaining, inspecting, repairing and constructing City buildings and property, water distribution and wastewater collection facilities, storm drain system, and street related facilities or controls requiring the application of specialized skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electricity, masonry, automotive, painting, utility line inspection, and other general trades and performing skilled and semi-skilled work as required.  Employees in this position are expected to understand project or task objectives, identify, and execute the appropriate tasks, use tools correctly and to successfully complete assigned work with minimal instruction.  Work is performed individually, as part of a larger work unit, may involve the supervision of others and requires the use of good judgement.   Supervision is varied.  Performance is subject to review according to the City’s personnel plan through observation, reports and the results achieved.

Pay rate is $21.43 – $24.63 an hour based on certification and AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement

$21.43 – $23.63 an hour without certification
$21.93 – $24.13 an hour with a New Hampshire Water Distribution and Sewer Collection License Grade I
$22.43 – $24.63 an hour with a New Hampshire Water Distribution and Sewer Collections License Grade II
Additional pay for on-call and overtime per the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement

Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts

The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!

Please visit Work with us | City of Portsmouth for more information.

The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled municipal maintenance and construction work and operate heavy trucks as required to complete work assignments.  Included are assignments such as the installation and repair of water mains, hydrants, services,  sewer mains, sewer structures and laterals; drainage systems construction, maintenance, and repair; trench hand grading and pipe laying, street repairs and paving.  This role participates in snow and ice control operations, street cleaning, other seasonal clearing and cleaning operations; grounds maintenance, vegetation trimming, cutting and removal; back filling, loading and transporting; and implementing job site and work safety procedures.

Performance is subject to review according to the City’s personnel plan through observation, reports and the results achieved.

Starting pay is $23.60-$26.02 an hour without certification.
$24.10-$26.52 an hour with Water/Sewer Grade 1 License.
$24.60-$27.02 an hour with a Water/Sewer Grade 2 License.
Additional pay for on-call and overtime per the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement.

Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts

The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!

The purposes of this position are to perform skilled municipal maintenance and construction work and operate heavy equipment as required to complete work assignments.  Included are assignments such as crew leader, snow and ice control operations, street cleaning, other seasonal clearing and cleaning operations, drainage systems construction and maintenance, trench preparation and pipe laying, street repairs and paving, improving traffic and pedestrian access and sight distances, grounds maintenance, vegetation trimming, cutting and removal, excavating, back filling, loading, transporting and implementing job site and work safety procedures. Performance is subject to review according to the City’s personnel plan through observation, reports and the results achieved.

Pay rate for Plant Operator is $23.59-$33.31 an hour based on certification and AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement

Starting pay is $23.59 an hour without certification
$24.59 an hour with a New Hampshire Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Licensee
$27.41 an hour with a New Hampshire Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator License
$33.31 an hour after 42 months of service with a Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator License
Additional pay for on-call and overtime per the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement

Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts

The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!

Please visit Work with us | City of Portsmouth for more information.

The purpose of this position is to assist, individually and with others, in the operation and maintenance of Pease Wastewater Treatment Plant, machinery and equipment according to approved performance standards for which the operating unit is responsible.  This includes functions such as treating wastewater, cleaning and maintaining treatment plant facilities, pumping stations and equipment, tanks, performing daily laboratory procedures, preventative maintenance and repair work, and otherwise completing assigned work.  Performance is subject to review according to the City’s personnel plan through observation, reports and the results achieved.