Project Engineer - Water & Wastewater

WILSON ENGINEERS, LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision Plan

Dental Plan

Group Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(K) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Wilson Engineers in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to contribute to municipal water and wastewater infrastructure design, project management, and field coordination. You will collaborate with CAD designers, engineers, and clients to deliver quality results on schedule.

The role requires a Civil/Environmental degree, an EIT certification, and at least 3 years of engineering experience; PE licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience with municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulations.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common engineering software.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and technical documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple engineering assignments while meeting quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Coordinate with CAD designers, electrical and structural engineers, subconsultants, and other team members.
• Review calculations, shop drawings, RFIs, equipment submittals, and O&M manuals.
• Conduct site visits to verify conditions and coordinate with clients and operations staff.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, figures, specifications, permits, and project documentation.
• Assist in developing project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Coordinate deliverables to support QA and timely submittals.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Project management

MS Office

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

PE license preferred or ability to obtain licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Job description

Description

Department: Water/Wastewater

Location: Reno, NV

Compensation: $85,000 - $125,000 / year

Wilson Engineers is a respected Arizona-based consulting firm with fast-growing offices in Las Vegas, Reno and Minden, NV. We deliver innovative water and wastewater engineering and construction management solutions for communities throughout the region. We are known for our commitment to integrity, technical excellence, and client service, while fostering a collaborative and rewarding workplace where employees are empowered to grow and succeed.

As a high-growth firm, Wilson Engineers offers the opportunity to work on impactful and technically challenging projects alongside a talented and passionate team. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Reno, Nevada office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and technical documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple engineering assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Coordinate with CAD designers, electrical and structural engineers, subconsultants, and other project team members throughout project delivery.
• Review engineering calculations, shop drawings, RFIs, equipment submittals, and O&M manuals.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions, collect field information, and coordinate with clients and operations staff.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, figures, specifications, permit applications, and supporting project documentation.
• Assist in developing project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and engineering budgets.
• Coordinate project deliverables to support quality assurance and timely client submittals.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Deputy Project Managers to successfully deliver projects.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level engineers and interns.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Support risk management, proposal development, and contract review activities as experience grows.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients while providing responsive technical support throughout project delivery.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience with municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulations.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common engineering software.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience

• Water treatment facilities
• Wastewater treatment facilities
• Water distribution systems
• Wastewater collection systems
• Pump stations
• Hydraulic modeling
• Design reports and technical memoranda
• Construction administration and field coordination

Benefits

The comprehensive benefits plan offered by Wilson Engineers exceeds industry standards, and is aimed at meeting each employee's personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; plus a flexible spending plan and short and long-term disability. Wilson Engineers also helps in securing your financial future by offering 401k plans with employer matching.

Benefits plan offered to our full-time employees:

• Medical Plan
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic