Project Engineer

PL ASSOCIATES INC. (PLA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,369 - 106,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

PL ASSOCIATES INC. (PLA) is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Potomac Interceptor Program in the Washington, DC area. The role involves coordinating design development, reviewing calculations, and interfacing with consultants, contractors, and DC Water stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of engineering experience and MD/VA PE preferred, with reciprocity achievable within six months. Hybrid work requires in-office presence three days per week.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of engineering experience with municipal or utility projects.
• Experience supporting sewer, wastewater, underground utility, or rehabilitation work.
• Strong ability to coordinate design and construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering large sewer rehabilitation projects.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Coordinate design development and permitting activities.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and construction documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and construction meetings.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and action items.
• Provide construction engineering support during project execution.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and DC Water stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering experience

Municipal projects

Project coordination

Education

PE license preferred

Tools

Design calculations

Job description

Project Engineer – Potomac Interceptor Program

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Location

• DC Water Clean Rivers Facility (CMF Building), Blue Plains
• Hybrid: Minimum 3 days per week in the office

Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience supporting municipal sewer, wastewater, underground utility, or rehabilitation projects

Licensure

• Maryland or Virginia PE preferred
• Ability to obtain reciprocity within six (6) months if not currently licensed

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering large sewer rehabilitation projects.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Coordinate design development and permitting activities.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and construction documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and construction meetings.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and action items.
• Provide construction engineering support during project execution.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and DC Water stakeholders.

Availability

• Immediate or within 1–3 months

Compensation

• Up to $77/hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.