Project Engineer (Entry Level)

GARVER LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid memberships

Licenses and continued education

Wellness program

Job summary

Garver is seeking an Entry-Level Project Engineer in the Oklahoma City area to join our Water team. You will work under a Project Manager on a multi-discipline design team delivering water and wastewater projects, reports, and specifications.

The role emphasizes engineering calculations, detailed designs, and client collaboration to exceed expectations. Strong communication and a foundation in MS Office are essential as you grow with Garver.

Qualifications

• 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
• 0-1 years internship related to water/wastewater design (preferred)
• Master’s degree in civil, environmental, or biological/biosystems engineering (preferred)
• Microstation, WaterCAD, or SewerCAD experience (preferred)
• GPS-X or BioWin process modeling experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and detailed design for water/wastewater projects
• Produce design phase deliverables including reports, memos, manuals, plans, sections, details, and specifications
• Collaborate with Project Manager and multi-disciplinary design engineers
• Interface with clients to meet expectations and ensure service quality
• Support development of cost-effective designs for long-term operational efficiency

Skills

Strong communications skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Outlook

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Biosystems Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Biosystems Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microstation

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

GPS-X

BioWin

Job description

Careers

Project Engineer (EntryLevel)

Oklahoma City Metro, Oklahoma

Garver is seeking a Project Engineer (Entry-Level) in Oklahoma City 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

• 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.