Project Engineer II - Water/Wastewater

ewi Recruitment; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ewi Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer II – Water/Wastewater to support planning, design, and delivery of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure. You will contribute from concept to closeout, collaborating with project managers, engineers, technicians, contractors, regulatory agencies, and clients to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specs, design criteria, and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience in water and/or wastewater engineering.
• Proficiency with engineering design software and modelling tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for water and wastewater systems.
• Assist with hydraulic modelling, site investigations, and design reviews.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities and track schedules and budgets.
• Support proposals, client presentations, and project meetings.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Engineering calculations

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/chemical engineering

Professional licensure (preferred)

Tools

Engineering design software

Hydraulic modelling tools

Regulatory compliance standards

Job description

We are seeking a Project Engineer II – Water/Wastewater to support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role will contribute to projects from initial concept and technical evaluation through detailed design, permitting, construction support, and closeout. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, technicians, contractors, regulatory agencies, and clients to deliver practical, safe, and cost-effective solutions.

Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, design criteria, and cost estimates for water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection, pumping, storage, and treatment systems. You will assist with hydraulic modelling, process evaluations, equipment selection, site investigations, condition assessments, and constructability reviews. The role will also involve coordinating multidisciplinary design activities, tracking schedules and budgets, responding to technical enquiries, reviewing contractor submittals, supporting site inspections, and helping resolve construction issues. You may also provide guidance to junior staff and contribute to proposals, client presentations, and project meetings.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or a related engineering discipline, together with relevant experience in water and/or wastewater engineering. Professional registration, or progress toward professional licensure, is preferred. Experience with engineering design software, hydraulic or process modelling tools, technical specifications, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations is highly desirable. Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound technical judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality work while maintaining strong standards for health, safety, environmental protection, and professional integrity.