Project Engineer - Water

GARVER LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina to join their Water team. The ideal candidate will work on municipal water and wastewater projects, handle design responsibilities, and interact closely with clients. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering, EIT registration, and relevant experience. The role offers opportunities for mentorship, career growth, and a supportive work environment focused on innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to become registered within six months.
• Two or more years of experience in design of municipal water/wastewater conveyance and treatment systems.
• Experience in construction management of municipal water/wastewater projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality work products and efficiently execute workload.
• Contribute to multiple projects concurrently and manage time effectively.
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for project managers.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical or biological engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Outlook

Job description

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Project Engineer - Water

Raleigh, North Carolina

Garver is seeking a Project Engineer in Raleigh, NC to join our Water team. The Project Engineer will be led by a Project Manager on a team consisting of multi‑discipline design engineers and technicians focused on the production of deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans, sections, details and specifications. The Project Engineer must be capable of working closely with clients to ensure their expectations of service are exceeded. This position will be responsible for performing design for a variety of projects, such as:

• Water distribution including pumping and storage
• Sewer collection, pumping and lift stations
• Coordination with state and regulatory agencies

The Garver Water Team prides itself on being innovative and progressive while preserving a rich tradition of quality design. We focus on creating cost‑effective designs for long‑term operational efficiency while maintaining community and environmental responsibility. Garver offers the opportunity for further career advancement, mentorship from seasoned industry engineers and a fun, fast‑paced work environment with a diversity of work and opportunity to learn business development.

Qualified candidates must be capable of performing the following routine functions:

• Consistently produce high‑quality work products
• Efficiently execute workload to maintain project schedule and project financials
• Display technical competency of water/wastewater engineering and civil engineering commensurate with experience level in the profession
• Contribute to multiple projects concurrently
• Be responsible for time management and work product quality
• Complete assigned scope items within the allotted budget and schedule
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for project managers, regional team client service managers. Reporting will include project status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc.
• Contribute to preparation and execution of Project Management Plans and Quality Control Plans
• Support internal and external project workshops

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or biological engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Registered as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or ability to become registered within six months of start of employment
• Two or more years of previous experience related to design of municipal water/wastewater conveyance and treatment systems
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to work independently with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to be licensed within 6 months.
• Construction management experience of municipal water/wastewater projects
• Master’s degree in civil, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS experience

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people‑first culture that drives innovative, client‑first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.