Project Engineer - Water & Wastewater

CME Associates; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision Plan

Dental Plan

Group Life Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan

PTO

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Wilson Engineers in Tempe, AZ seeks a Project Engineer with 3+ years of experience to design water and wastewater infrastructure and manage multiple assignments. You will coordinate with CAD designers and engineers, prepare reports, and support project budgets and schedules.

The role offers growth, mentorship, and a collaborative, client-focused environment. Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Environmental degree, an EIT; PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering.
• 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.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common engineering software.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and technical documents for water and wastewater projects.
• Manage multiple engineering assignments with quality, schedule, and budget in mind.
• Coordinate with CAD designers and other engineers and subconsultants.
• Review calculations, shop drawings, RFIs, and O&M manuals.
• Conduct site visits to verify conditions and collect field data.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, figures, specifications, and permit applications.
• Assist in scopes, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
• Coordinate deliverables to support QA and client submittals.
• Work with Project Managers to deliver projects and mentor interns.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater engineering

Civil/Environmental engineering

EIT

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wilson Engineers is a respected Tempe, Arizona-based consulting firm with additional fast-growing offices in Las Vegas, Reno and Minden, Nevada. 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 Tempe, Arizona 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