Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Colliers Engineering & Design; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our Civil/Site team. You will contribute to a diverse mix of municipal and development projects, from planning through design, with the opportunity to lead elements of the water and wastewater infrastructure.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, advance your technical expertise, and take on increasing responsibilities and leadership opportunities as Arizona grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• P.E. registration in AZ or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 4–7+ years of relevant water/wastewater project experience.
• Solid fundamentals in hydraulics and design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents for water and wastewater facilities as part of an engineering team.
• Develop hydraulic models and studies of water/wastewater systems.
• Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, consultants, and clients.
• Provide construction-phase support, including submittals and RFIs.
• Ensure quality control, scheduling, and timely design deliverables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

P.E. registration AZ or ability to obtain within 12 months

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Bentley WaterCAD

SewerCAD

Hammer

InfoWater

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Overview

Looking to work on the infrastructure that helps communities grow and thrive? Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our growing Civil/Site team in Arizona.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse mix of water and wastewater infrastructure projects supporting municipalities, utility providers, developers, and some of the Valley's most notable master-planned communities. From planning and design, you'll play a key role in projects that have a lasting impact across the region.

You'll collaborate with a talented multidisciplinary team, tackle complex engineering challenges, and continue building your technical expertise while taking on increasing responsibility and leadership opportunities. Whether you're passionate about water systems, wastewater infrastructure, or helping shape the future of Arizona's growth, this is a great opportunity to advance your career while working on meaningful projects.

This position offers flexibility to work from one of our Arizona offices, including Phoenix, Gilbert/Chandler (East Valley), or Goodyear/Tolleson (West Valley).

Why Join Colliers?

• Work on impactful water and wastewater projects across Arizona.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and industry leaders.
• Grow your technical expertise and career path in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Be part of a company that continues to invest in its people, projects, and future growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, as part of an engineering team, construction documents for water booster pump stations, water storage facilities, groundwater treatment facilities, groundwater wells, sewer pump stations, reclaim water systems, and water and sewer mains.
• Prepares construction documents, including construction plans, basis of design reports, and technical specifications.
• Prepares water and wastewater planning and engineering documents in support of land development and site development projects.
• Prepares hydraulic models and studies of water and wastewater systems.
• Coordinates with team members, staff, private utilities, municipalities, consultants, and clients.
• Provides construction phase engineering support in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, engineer-of-record services, and startup and commissioning support.
• Responsible for quality control, schedules, and plan production.
• Delegates work and provides technical guidance to assure design is technically sound and cost-efficient.
• Assists with project and team management and mentors other design staff.
• Processes plans and resolves issues with plan reviewers.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related field.
• 4-7+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in AZ or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Sound engineering fundamentals, including hydraulic principles.
• Demonstrates strong technical skills and can prepare design on various water and wastewater projects.
• Computer skills required with proficiency in MS Office Suite and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Displays sound organizational, judgment, and technical skills.
• Attention to detail, quality of work, and client service.
• Self-motivated and able to manage and meet multiple critical deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Desired

• Experience in water distribution and wastewater collection facilities design, which may include pump stations, storage reservoirs, well sites, lift stations, water mains, and sewer mains.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Bentley Products (WaterCAD, SewerCAD, Hammer), and/or InfoWater.
• Possesses an understanding of state, local, and private utility engineering requirements.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects and company-sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work-life balance through a generous compensation package that includes company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education, a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses, a mentorship program, a wellness program, a Women’s Organization, and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.