Project Engineer - Water Treatment and Distribution

OHM Advisors; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching

Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement

100% Employer‑Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

OHM Advisors seeks a highly motivated Project Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI, specializing in drinking water distribution and treatment systems. The role involves leading projects, designing water infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with budgets and schedules.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and a PE license. The position offers significant career growth and opportunities for involvement in various water resource challenges.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, focusing on water distribution and treatment systems.
• Experience with planning, design, and construction of water treatment facilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering, design, and planning for water projects.
• Work on engineering designs and prepare specifications for water projects.
• Assist with construction management phase including site visits and submittal reviews.

Skills

Project management principles

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Bluebeam

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm, with a mission of advancing communities, operates a diverse team of over 800 professionals across multiple service areas in several states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

OHM Advisors’ Environmental & Water Resource Group (EWRG) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in drinking water distribution and treatment systems to join our growing team. As a Project Engineer, you will directly contribute to the planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for complex water resource challenges.

Your Responsibilities

• Your role will include project engineering, design, planning, operational support with a focus on the process engineering aspects of water treatment and drinking water projects.
• Work on engineering designs, prepare reports, develop plans, prepare specifications, and prepare cost estimates for water projects.
• Adhere to budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards. Participate in developing budgets and schedules.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports and electronic deliverables; perform data entry and analysis.
• Assist with the construction management phase on water projects including site visits, submittal reviews, and regular interaction with contractors.
• Assist with equipment startup, controls coordination, and system testing. Perform operational analysis and troubleshooting.
• Supervise or coordinate the work of staff engineers, drafters, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.
• Assist with training of new graduate engineers and interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in one or more of the following states: Michigan, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, or Ohio.
• Experience includes water treatment facilities, water transmission/distribution projects, water storage, groundwater wells, and master planning.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with a focus on water distribution and treatment systems.
• Experience in planning, design and construction of water treatment facilities.
• Application of engineering principles including critical thinking, analysis, and innovative technique.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam for design and submittal markup.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and other relevant design software.
• Experience with project management principles and practices.
• Experience with wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment is a plus, but not a requirement.

Benefits

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long‑Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.