Project Engineer – Project Manager

Jobtailor; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Seattle, WA seeks a senior water and wastewater engineer to lead studies, plans, and reports, and to coordinate technical work for pumping, storage, and pipeline projects.

You will manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help win new work while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

This full-time role requires a WA PE license and 6+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering required.
• WA PE license (or obtain within 6 months if out-of-state).
• 6–15+ years with water/wastewater utility projects including planning, design, construction, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and technologies in water/wastewater engineering design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office; experience with virtual meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of water and wastewater studies, evaluations, engineering reports, and comprehensive plans.
• Coordinate development of technical plans, specifications and cost estimates for water and wastewater facilities.
• Use engineering software modeling and analysis tools.
• Research infrastructure technologies and products used in water/wastewater facilities.
• Perform field work including pilot testing, construction observation, startup and commissioning, and facility evaluation.
• Present technical information to clients in person and virtually.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; deliver on time and within budget; manage client expectations.
• Grow company with existing and new clients, identify opportunities, and recruit new staff.

Skills

Water And Wastewater Engineering

Project Management

Washington PE License

Technical Report Preparation

Client Relationship Development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Zoom

Skype

GoToMeeting

Engineering Software Modeling

Cost Estimation

Job description

• Lead the preparation of water and wastewater studies, evaluations, engineering reports, and comprehensive plans
• Lead the coordination and development of technical plans, specifications and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment, pumping, storage, and pipeline facilities
• Use engineering software modeling and analysis tools
• Research available infrastructure technologies and products used in the construction of water and wastewater facilities
• Perform field work that might include technology pilot testing, construction observation, startup and commissioning, and facility evaluation and condition assessments
• Participate and present technical information and work products to clients through in-person and virtual meetings
• Demonstrate and develop project management skills to lead projects, including the ability to develop scopes of work, budgets, and schedules during project planning; deliver work products on time and within budget; and effectively communicate and meet client expectations
• Play an important role in continued company growth by further developing relationships with existing clients, establishing relationships with new and prospective clients, identifying prospective projects and partnerships, and recruiting new employees

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering
• Washington PE license or, for out-of-state candidates, Washington PE license within 6 months of hire
• 6 to 15+ years working on water and wastewater utility pumping, pipeline, storage and treatment projects including system plans, engineer reports and evaluations, facility design, construction, and testing
• Sound knowledge base of regulatory framework and technologies/products used in water/wastewater engineering design
• Resourceful in researching and developing project information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms (MS Teams – primary, Zoom, Skype, GoToMeeting)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in water and wastewater engineering, including project management, technical report preparation, and client relationship development. Proficient in utilizing engineering software and tools for modeling, analysis, and project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Water And Wastewater Engineering
• Project Management
• Washington PE License
• Technical Report Preparation
• Client Relationship Development

Hard Skills

• Water And Wastewater Treatment
• Pumping Systems
• Pipeline Design
• Facility Evaluation
• Construction Observation
• Engineering Software Modeling
• Cost Estimation
• Regulatory Framework Knowledge
• Field Work
• Technology Pilot Testing

Soft Skills

• Strong Verbal Communication
• Strong Written Communication
• Resourcefulness

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor Of Science In Civil Engineering
• Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Engineering
• Bachelor Of Science In Chemical Engineering
• Washington PE License

Industry Keywords

• Water Utility
• Wastewater Utility
• Engineering Reports
• Technical Plans
• Construction
• Facility Design
• Condition Assessments
• Project Scopes
• Budgets
• Schedules

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• MS Teams
• Zoom
• Skype
• GoToMeeting