Project Engineer

Weston & Sampson; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Project Engineer with 2–5 years of experience to support our Water group in our Reading, MA or Foxborough, MA offices. The role focuses on designing water utility projects, evaluating treatment and distribution systems, and providing construction administration for water supply facilities.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree, hands-on design experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and REVIT, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering required or strongly preferred.
• PE licensure preferred or ability to become licensed.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS and REVIT is desirable.
• Strong writing and verbal communications skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare water utility designs including plans and specifications for permitting and construction for water treatment facilities, pump stations, storage, and water mains.
• Evaluate drinking water treatment and distribution systems; design and analyze pilot studies.
• Lead full-scale designs and construction administration for water supply and treatment.
• Manage multiple projects and clients, including budgets and technical coordination.
• Delegate tasks to entry-level staff and collaborate with a diverse team.

Skills

Strong writing and verbal comms

Strong work ethic

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE licensure preferred or ability to become licensed

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

REVIT

Job description

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking a Project Engineer with 2 to 5 years of experience to work with our Water group in our Reading, MA or Foxborough, MA office locations.

What you’ll do:

• Preparing water utility designs including preparation of plans and specifications for permitting and construction for water treatment, pump station, storage, and water main projects.
• Evaluating drinking water treatment and distribution systems, designing and analyzing pilot studies
• Full‑scale designs and construction administration for water supply and treatment
• Must have experience in dealing with multiple projects and clients along with managing technical, budgetary and client aspects of projects.
• Flexible workload, diverse project files, and working well with multiple staff members including delegating work to entry level staff

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, REVIT (preferred)
• PE is preferred or ability to become licensed
• Strong writing and verbal communications skills
• Strong work ethic
• Valid driver’s license

Salary range: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00

Overview:

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee‑owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee‑owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment grounded in respect for each other’s ideas.

We offer

• Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee‑owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.