Project Engineer - Water & Wastewater

Mannik Smith Group; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Wilson Engineers is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Reno, Nevada office to lead water and wastewater infrastructure design efforts. The role delivers technical design, calculations, and documentation for public works projects, coordinating across CAD designers, subconsultants, and operations staff.

The candidate will manage multiple assignments, review calculations and submittals, and contribute to project scopes, schedules, and budgets while mentoring junior engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.
• EIT certification required.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience with municipal water and/or wastewater 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and technical documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple engineering assignments while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with CAD designers, electrical and structural engineers, subconsultants, and project team members.
• Review engineering calculations, shop drawings, RFIs, equipment submittals, and O&M manuals.
• Conduct site visits to verify conditions and gather field information.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, figures, specifications, and permit applications.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and interns; support cross-discipline collaboration.
• Assist in project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Support risk management, proposal development, and contract review.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

EIT certification

PE license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Job description

Project Engineer - Water & Wastewater

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Reno, NV

Reporting To: Sreeram Rengaraj

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

Description

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