Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater (Entry Level)

Garver Engineering; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continued education opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Water Services team in South Carolina. Responsibilities include planning, modeling, and designing water-related projects, collaborating closely with clients, and leading junior team members. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, be capable of obtaining an Engineer In Training license, and possess strong communication skills. The firm offers competitive salary packages and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level to 1 year or more years of related water/wastewater design experience.
• Familiarity with ODEQ regulations.
• Ability to gain Engineer In Training license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform planning, modeling and design projects for water services.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure deliverable quality.
• Steer junior engineers and technicians towards project goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Water/wastewater design experience

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, biological, or environmental engineering

Licensed Engineer In Training

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Outlook

Job description

Garver is seeking a Project Engineer to join our established Water Services team in Greenville, SC or Columbia, SC.

This position will be responsible for performing a wide array of Water Business Line planning, modeling and design projects for Garver's clients in South Carolina, such as:

• Distribution systems, including conveyance and network piping, pump stations, storage units and reservoirs
• Collection systems, including interceptor, network and outfall piping, pump stations.

The Project Engineer will be led by a Senior Project Manager on a team consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and CAD technicians focused on the production of design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans, sections, details and specifications.

The successful candidate for this role must also have the following capabilities:

• Ability to work closely with clients to ensure quality deliverables are met efficiently
• Effectively communicate with internal and external clients one-on-one, as a group or in a presentation setting
• Ability to steer a team of junior project engineers and CAD Technicians to accomplish design, budget and project requirements
• Desire to gain marketing and project management experience

Garver offers the opportunity for further career development, mentorship from seasoned industry engineers and a fun, fast-paced work environment. Join us and see why Garver has been voted a Best Firm to Work For.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, biological, or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Licensed Engineer In Training or ability to gain within 6 months of hire
• Entry level to 1 year or more years of related water/wastewater design experience
• Familiarity with ODEQ regulations
• Strong communications skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook

Preferred Skills

• Masters' degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Hydraulic profiles
• Pump calculations
• Specification review

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.

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.