Project Engineer

Wessler Engineering; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Employee owned company

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Wessler Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer in Bluffton, Ohio to drive drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through completion. You will collaborate with Project Managers, clients, and technical staff to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards.

You will lead design efforts, mentor team members, and maintain strong client relationships while seeking opportunities for future work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years of civil engineering experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering design and project delivery.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of civil engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to develop project schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Prepare and oversee engineering studies, designs, plans, and specifications.
• Guide and mentor designers, technicians, and support staff throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and quality to ensure successful outcomes.
• Perform quality assurance and technical reviews to maintain company standards.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions with internal teams and clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for future work.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Project delivery

Communication

Organization

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bluffton, Ohio | Updated on July 20, 2026

About the Role

Build Communities. Lead Projects. Make an Impact.

Wessler Engineering is hiring a Project Engineer Bluffton Ohio candidate to execute drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact in our local communities. In this role you’ll collaborate with Project Managers, clients, and technical staff to deliver drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

If you’re a motivated engineer who enjoys balancing technical design, project coordination, and team leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

• Lead the technical execution of civil engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to develop project schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Prepare and oversee engineering studies, designs, plans, and specifications.
• Guide and mentor designers, technicians, and support staff throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and quality to ensure successful outcomes.
• Perform quality assurance and technical reviews to maintain company standards.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions with internal teams and clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for future work.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years of civil engineering experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering design and project delivery.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Why Join Our Team?

• Work on meaningful projects that improve communities.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and career advancement.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on excellence and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Employee owned company that prioritizes staff and development

About Wessler

Wessler Engineering, a company committed to providing quality services that exceed our client’s and our employee’s expectations, is looking for you. An employee owned business since its inception in 1975, Wessler Engineering offers a challenging and diverse employment opportunity in an excellent working environment.

Wessler Engineering offers a competitive wage, paid holidays, paid employee health and disability insurance, and 401(k) profit-sharing.