Project Engineer III

Wessler Engineering; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Paid holidays

Health and disability insurance

401(k) profit-sharing

Job summary

Wessler Engineering in Indianapolis seeks an experienced Project Engineer III to lead planning, design, and delivery of drinking water infrastructure projects. You will guide projects from initial scope through design, approvals, bidding, and construction, mentoring engineers and coordinating with municipal clients.

The role requires a PE license in Indiana, 6+ years of civil engineering experience, and strong leadership for client relations and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.
• Minimum 6 years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Demonstrated drinking water engineering experience, including water treatment, distribution, pumping, storage.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the technical delivery of drinking water planning, design, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Perform and oversee engineering studies, designs, plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Provide technical leadership on projects involving water treatment facilities, distribution systems, pump stations, storage facilities.
• Develop project schedules, establish resource requirements, and monitor scope, budgets, schedules, and profitability.
• Coordinate and provide direction to engineers, project engineers, technicians, drafters, and other project team members.
• Serve as a key client contact, developing a strong understanding of client needs and providing effective technical solutions.
• Lead or support client meetings, scope development, design reviews, presentations, bidding, contract awards, and milestones.
• Coordinate regulatory approvals, permits, agency requirements, and other project deliverables.
• Review project work for technical adequacy, QA/QC, and compliance.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions with PMs and teams.
• Mentor and support less-experienced engineers and staff.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and contribute to business development and proposals.
• Keep PMs informed of progress, finances, issues, and opportunities.
• Represent Wessler Engineering professionally as a trusted technical resource.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Drinking Water focus - Indianapolis, Indiana | Updated on August 18, 2026

About the Role

Wessler Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Engineer III to help lead the planning, design, and delivery of drinking water infrastructure projects that strengthen the communities we serve.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned engineer who is ready to take significant ownership of projects, provide technical leadership to project teams, and build trusted relationships with municipal clients. Working closely with Project Managers and other technical professionals,you’llhelp guide projects frominitialscope through design, approvals, bidding, and construction.

WhatYou’llDo

• Lead and coordinate the technical delivery of drinking water planning, design, and infrastructure improvement projects .
• Perform and oversee engineering studies, designs, plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Provide technical leadership on projects involving water treatment facilities, distribution systems, pump stations, storage facilities, and related infrastructure .
• Develop project schedules,establishresource requirements, and monitor scope, budgets, schedules, and profitability.
• Coordinate and provide direction to engineers, project engineers, technicians, drafters, and other project team members.
• Serve as a keyclientcontact, developing a strong understanding of client needs and providing effective technical solutions.
• Lead or support client meetings,scopedevelopment, design reviews, presentations, bidding, contract awards, and other project milestones.
• Coordinate regulatory approvals, permits, agency requirements, and other project deliverables.
• Review project work for technical adequacy, quality, completeness, and compliance with established QA/QC procedures.
• Identifyproject risks and challenges and work with Project Managers and project teams to develop solutions.
• Mentor and support less-experienced engineers and technical staff, helping strengthen the capabilities of the project team.
• Develop andmaintainrelationships with existing and prospective clients and contribute to business development, proposals, and securing new engineering opportunities .
• Keep Project Managers informed of project progress, financial performance, significant issues, and opportunities.
• Represent Wessler Engineering professionally and serve as a trusted technical resource to our clients and communities.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.
• Minimum 6 years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with drinking water engineering , including water treatment, distribution, pumping, storage, or related infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Indiana.
• Strong project coordination and technical leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to independently navigate complex engineering challenges.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license.

Why Wessler?

At Wessler Engineering,you’llhave the opportunity to lead essential drinking water projects that directlyimpactthe health, safety, and quality of life of the communities we serve . We believe great engineering is built on technicalexpertise, strong relationships, and a commitment to doing meaningful work.

As a Project Engineer III,you’llhave the opportunity to lead projects, mentor others, strengthen client relationships, contribute to business growth, and shape the future of drinking water infrastructure .

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Join Wessler Engineering and help build stronger communities through better drinking water.

About Wessler

Wessler Engineering, a company committed to providing quality services that exceed our client’s and our employee’s expectations, is looking for you. An employee owned business since its inception in 1975, Wessler Engineering offers a challenging and diverse employment opportunity in an excellent working environment.

• Wessler Engineering offers a competitive wage, paid holidays, paid employee health and disability insurance, and 401(k) profit-sharing.