Civil Project Engineer – Municipal Water Systems (Hybrid)

Clark Dietz, Inc.; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company 3

Licensure & education support

Ownership opportunity

Job summary

Clark Dietz, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our office, delivering planning, design and construction services for municipal water resources projects, including water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater systems.

The role focuses on applying engineering principles, preparing drawings, coordinating with clients and project teams, and supporting licensure and career development within a 100% employee-owned environment with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience designing and supporting construction of municipal water resources infrastructure.
• Valid Kentucky PE license required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering principles to develop solutions for municipal infrastructure improvements, including evaluating performance and life cycle costs.
• Assists with project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, field data collection, site surveys, and documentation of existing conditions.
• Performs engineering design tasks, including hydraulic calculations, quantity estimates, and equipment selection for water distribution, sanitary sewer, stormwater, lift station, and pump systems.
• Creates engineering drawings and models using company standards and designated CAD/modeling software with limited guidance.
• Prepares or assists with reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, supporting documents, and permit applications.
• Provides construction phase services, including reviewing shop drawings, submittals, change orders, RFIs, punch lists, and contractor as-builts, while maintaining project documentation.
• Communicates effectively with clients, contractors, owners/operators, and project stakeholders through correspondence, meetings, construction site activities, and project coordination.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

WaterCAD

SWMM

GIS

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

XP-SWMM

BioWin

Job description

Clark Dietz, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our office, delivering planning, design and construction services for municipal water resources projects, including water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater systems.

The role focuses on applying engineering principles, preparing drawings, coordinating with clients and project teams, and supporting licensure and career development within a 100% employee-owned environment with hybrid work options.