Water and Wastewater Engineer
Water & Wastewater Engineer
Love solving real-world problems, crunching data, and keeping an entire community running smoothly? Join our Water & Wastewater team and help make sure everything flows exactly as it should—clean, safe, and reliable.
Working alongside the Water & Wastewater Director, you’ll be a key player in planning, building, analyzing, and improving the systems that keep our town hydrated and healthy.
What You’ll Do
- Help shape the future of water—contributing ideas, goals, and strategies that keep our systems efficient and sustainable
- Dive into data (and we mean deep)—analyzing system performance, water usage trends, and operational metrics
- Turn numbers into insights—working with metering and billing data to uncover patterns and support smart rate design
- Bring projects to life—reviewing construction plans, writing reports, and coordinating with engineers and consultants
- Be the project quarterback—managing capital projects from concept to completion
- Get out in the field—inspecting construction sites, facilities, and infrastructure to ensure everything is on track
- Be the go-to problem solver—providing technical support to staff and helping troubleshoot challenges
- Keep things organized—maintaining records, reports, and regulatory documentation
- Write the playbook—developing specs, procurement docs, and grant applications (and making sure we follow the rules)
- Navigate regulations like a pro—ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
- Map it out—working with GIS data to track and analyze system infrastructure
- Champion conservation—supporting water-saving initiatives and drought management efforts
- Help plan the future—assisting with budgets and long-term capital improvement plans
- Step up when needed—occasionally filling in for the Director
What You Bring
- A degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical (or similar) Engineering
- 0-5 years of relevant experience (municipal water/wastewater experience is a big plus)
- Strong knowledge of water and wastewater systems—from treatment to distribution
- Project management skills that get things done, even on a deadline
- A knack for solving complex problems and turning them into practical solutions
- Clear communication skills—you can explain technical ideas without making people’s eyes glaze over
- Comfort with tools like spreadsheets, GIS, and modeling software
- Independence and initiative—you don’t need someone looking over your shoulder
What the Job Feels Like
- Part office strategist, part field explorer
- One day you’re analyzing data, the next you’re inspecting a pump station or construction site
- Occasionally out in the elements (yes, even in New England weather!)
- A mix of teamwork, leadership, and hands-on problem-solving
Leadership Opportunities
You’ll have the chance to lead projects and oversee staff and consultants—making a real impact on how work gets done.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just a job—it’s essential work. The systems you help manage protect public health, support the environment, and keep the community running every single day.
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 DOQ
How to Apply
A complete job description and employment application are available online (www.ipswichma.gov/jobs) under the “Tools” section.
Interested candidates should submit a completed Town application, cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resources
25 Green Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
or via email at hr@ipswichma.gov
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The Town is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA).