Project Engineer

GHD; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Central US Water business in St. Louis. The role involves leading design and implementation of water and wastewater conveyance projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring project delivery meets professional standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering, have 5+ years of relevant experience, and a Professional Engineer license in Missouri. GHD is committed to equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater design in municipal projects.
• Professional Engineer license in Missouri or ability to obtain it.
• Experience with water conveyance and pump stations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater projects.
• Coordinate with agencies, contractors, and clients.
• Prepare engineering reports and design documents.

Skills

Water and wastewater design experience

Technical writing skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental or civil engineering

Tools

Engineering reports preparation

Design software tools

Job description

Overview

Our Central US Water business is growing. We're looking for a Project Engineer with expertise in water and wastewater conveyance systems to support and/or lead the design of complex infrastructure projects. This role involves being a key part of multidisciplinary teams, supporting design and construction phases, and supporting successful delivery of pipeline, pump station, and related conveyance projects.

Responsibilities

• Project engineer for planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater conveyance projects, including but not limited to pipelines, force mains, gravity sewers, and pump stations.
• Coordinate with permitting agencies, contractors, internal technical teams, and clients as necessary.
• Prepare engineering reports, design documents, specifications, and cost estimates, as needed.
• Support permitting and environmental documentation processes.
• Conduct work to appropriate professional standards and to the firm’s QA/QC requirements. Participates in QA/QC programs for other projects as requested by managers.
• Support relationships with existing and prospective clients; this includes business development, sales and marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering
• Professional Engineer license in Missouri or ability to acquire upon six months of hiring date
• 5+ years of water/wastewater design experience in municipal water, water resource, and/or conveyance projects
• Experience in water and wastewater conveyance and pump station
• Experience in executing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail, schedule and budget
• Ability to present technical information, both written and orally, in a concise and professional manner; must have strong technical writing skills

As an equal opportunity employer, GHD provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by law.