Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Water/Wastewater Division is seeking an experienced Project Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The role involves project planning, coordination with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Ideal candidates hold a relevant engineering degree and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience as Project Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning for environmental projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Maintain and update schedules.
• Prepare, review and process shop drawings.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experiencedProject Engineerto work in theWater/Wastewater Division in theCharlotte, NC area. The successful candidate will be responsible for the completion of specific project tasks as assigned by the Project Manager. In this position, the candidate will interface with the estimating division (Project Engineers will gain/enhance experience in estimating), Project Assistant (administrative functions are required to complete many assigned tasks) and the Project Superintendent as well as the Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Primarily performs duties in planning for environmental projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations.
• Maintain and update schedules.
• Identify need for and write RFI’s.
• Prepare, review and process shop drawings.
• Maintain as-built drawings.
• Collect and assemble O&M materials.
• Purchase Order and Subcontract Scope analysis and drafting.
• Material purchasing and expediting.
• Value engineering design and proposals.
• Coordinating with Subcontractors and Vendors.
• Contract document distribution to job site, vendors and subcontractors.
• Visits project sites to monitor progress conformance to plans and standards.
• Coordinate facility startup activities.
• Provide the Project Manager with support and accurate information to maximize project management effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience as Project Engineer preferred.

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.