Project Engineer - Municipal Water / Wastewater

Professional Engineering Consultants; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Engineering Consultants is seeking a Project Engineer to lead municipal water and wastewater projects from planning through construction. Build strong client relationships while delivering on time and on budget.

You will work with cities and utilities to improve water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment systems, balancing technical quality with client service and financial responsibility. Apply today!

Qualifications

• Minimum BS from accredited engineering program.
• PE license in location of practice required.
• Strong communication and client service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal water and wastewater projects from planning through construction.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, drawings, and specs.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with design staff and review documents for QC.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget to meet client expectations.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development.

Skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We're looking for a Project Engineer who can lead municipal water and wastewater projects from planning through construction while building strong client relationships along the way. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical side of infrastructure and the responsibility of delivering projects on time and on budget.

At PEC, you'll work directly with cities, utilities, and public agencies to improve essential infrastructure—water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment systems that support growing communities.

Do you have experience in municipal water/wastewater design and project management, a strong understanding of public-sector work, and the ability to balance technical quality with client service and financial responsibility? If so, this is the position for you! We are excited for you to apply!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project completion in accordance with qualify assurance policies, standards and project specifications
• Prepare and review engineering plans and drawings
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies
• Performs and/or directs engineering design, coordination with other design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies
• Serves as an advisor to the Project Manager, identifying and communicating any potential risk to the project in a timely fashion
• Performs and/or directs design computations by hand and by computer software
• Uses experience, education, and judgement to make informed decisions. Retains knowledge and builds on previous experiences to increase capabilities in breadth and complexity
• Organizes multiple projects and tasks and completes them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards. Oversees tasks that have been delegated to other engineers and support staff
• Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects
• Perform quality control reviews at appropriate milestones
• Mentors, trains and develops less experienced staff
• Participates in business development activities to include developing and maintaining relationships with clients
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work independently and with others, with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing engineering plans, reports, and documentation
• Familiarity with local regulations, permitting processes, and design standards
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge and skill in determining project requirements, setting project scope of work, determining design budgets, determining preliminary construction budgets, and review of contracts.
• Strong work ethic
• Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software.
• Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design discipline specific project components.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in an appropriate field of study from an accredited college is required.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in engineering.

License and Certification:

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensein the location of practice is required.

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):

• N/A

PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.