Project Engineer – Municipal

Jackson Hogg; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to join their Municipal Team in a remote capacity. This role focuses on supporting capital equipment projects in the water and wastewater sector, providing a unique opportunity to work in a specification-driven environment. You'll be responsible for interpreting engineering specifications, developing technical documentation, and ensuring project efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a background in mechanical systems, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in municipal infrastructure projects while collaborating with talented professionals.

Qualifications

• 3-8+ years of engineering experience, preferably in mechanical systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering specs and create submittals and technical documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and communicate with consulting engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Understanding

Technical Documentation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Reading Technical Drawings

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This range is provided by Jackson Hogg. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

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Location: Remote (Preference for candidates based in or near Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis, or Upper Midwest region)

Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Mid-Level (3–8+ years)

Position Summary:

We’re seeking a driven Project Engineer to join the Municipal Team in a remote role supporting capital equipment projects in the water/wastewater space, for a leading Water Treatment company. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specification-driven, fast-paced environment focused on delivering complete mechanical systems into municipal infrastructure.

You’ll play a key role in interpreting engineering specifications, developing technical documentation, and working directly with internal teams, consulting engineers, and end users to ensure projects are executed efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret engineering specs and translate into submittals, drawings, and technical documents
• Collaborate with drafting, application engineering, and internal fulfillment teams
• Assemble and manage project documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicate with consulting engineers and municipal end users
• Review and coordinate mechanical equipment and system layouts
• Support the transition of projects from sale through fulfilment

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3–8+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred (Civil or Environmental Engineering with mechanical aptitude also considered)
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and components; familiarity with controls and electrical schematics is a plus
• Experience with engineering documentation, submittals, and reading technical drawings
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Experience with Salesforce and/or SAP is beneficial
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Autodesk, and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Prior experience in the municipal water/wastewater or equipment manufacturing industry highly preferred

Notes:

• Preference given to candidates with OEM or supplier-side experience (vs. pure consulting background)
• Regular team meetups in the Upper Midwest region

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services and Environmental Services

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