Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. 

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Managing and executing work on wastewater system design, planning, and construction projects by leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams within Woodard & Curran and with subconsultants. 
• Determining the overall delivery approach for projects. Partner with senior leadership to develop technical approaches to larger projects. 
• Scheduling and tracking project budgets, milestones, and deliverables. 
• Utilizing Woodard & Curran’s Project Quality Assurance Program to execute all projects. 
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses.  
• Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors to support project delivery. 
• Interacting with clients and representing the firm in a professional manner 
• Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, or observing construction project status.  
• Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents.  
• Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials  
• Conducting and coordinating QA/QC reviews on project deliverables to ensure Woodard & Curran technical excellence standards are met. 
• Collaborating with leadership and resource leaders on staffing projects. 
• Providing input on the development of Woodard & Curran design guidelines and standards. 
• Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations. 
• Supporting business development efforts under the direction of a client manager. 

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• 10-15 years of consulting engineering experience.  
• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred.  
• Registered Professional Engineer in New York (or ability to apply for reciprocity). 
• The successful candidate will have technical management and delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with municipal wastewater systems.  
• Well-versed in state and federal regulations.  
• Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs. 
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations to stakeholders is a plus. 
• Experience with proposal writing and developing project scope, budget, and schedules. 

Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

• MDR applies to both you and the Company
• Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
• Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet.

🔗 Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Workplace Information

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. 

🔗 View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

🔗 View our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
🔗 View the "Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster 

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.

Recruitment Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.

Text Message Communication Notice:

To support an efficient hiring process, we may send brief SMS updates or reminders. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”

Terms, Privacy & Use of AI in Hiring 

🔗 Woodard & Curran Terms of Use

🔗 Woodard & Curran Privacy Statement

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process (e.g., application review or resume screening). These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people.