Project Engineer (Entry Level)

Garver Engineering; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver in Greenville, SC is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to join our Water team. You will be guided by a Project Manager and work with a multi-discipline design team to produce design-phase deliverables, including reports, memoranda, plans and specifications, while ensuring client expectations are exceeded.

This role emphasizes engineering calculations and detailed design for water/wastewater systems, with opportunities to learn MicroStation, WaterCAD, and related tools as you grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or biosystems engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Registered as an Engineer In Training (EIT) or able to obtain in the next 6 months.
• Strong communications skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Work with a Project Manager on a multi‑discipline design team to produce design phase deliverables (reports, memoranda, plans, sections, details, specifications).
• Ensure client expectations of service are exceeded through collaboration and accurate calculations.
• Contribute to engineering calculations and detailed design for water/wastewater projects.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Outlook

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/biosystems engineering

Tools

MicroStation

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

GPS-X

BioWin

Job description

Project Engineer (Entry Level)

Greenville, South Carolina

Garver is seeking a Project Engineer (Entry-Level) in Greenville, SC to join our established Water team. The Project Engineer will be led by a Project Manager on a team consisting of multi-discipline design engineers focused on the production of design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans, sections, details and specifications. The Project Engineer must be capable of working closely with clients to ensure their expectations of service are exceeded.

This position will be responsible for engineering calculations and detailed design for a variety of projects, such as:

• Water distribution and wastewater collection, including pumping and storage
• Sewer distribution and collection, pumping and lifts
• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Improvements and retrofitting of existing treatment facilities

The Garver Water Team prides itself on being innovative and progressive while preserving a rich tradition of quality design. We focus on creating cost-effective designs for long‑term operational efficiency while maintaining community and environmental responsibility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or biological/biosystems engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Registered as an Engineer In Training (EIT) or able to obtain in the next 6 months
• Strong communications skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook

Preferred Skills:

• 0-1 years of internship experience related to design of water/wastewater systems
• Master's degree in civil, environmental, or biological/biosystems engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Microstation, WaterCAD, or SewerCAD experience
• Experience in process modeling software, Hydromantis GPS-X or BioWin

Grow with Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere.

Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects.

By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work for Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.