Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater (Entry Level)

Garver; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

Garver is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to join the Water Services team in either Greenville or Columbia, SC. The role involves working under supervision on water/wastewater design projects, ensuring quality deliverables, and collaborating closely with clients.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, strong communication skills, and the ability to gain Engineer In Training licensure within six months. Benefits include company-paid memberships, support for licenses, and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related water/wastewater design experience.
• Licensed Engineer In Training or ability to gain within 6 months of hire.
• Familiarity with ODEQ regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work under a Senior Project Manager on design phase deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients to ensure quality deliverables.
• Lead a team of junior project engineers.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Working knowledge of MS Word

Working knowledge of Excel

Working knowledge of PowerPoint

Working knowledge of Project

Working knowledge of Outlook

Education

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

Job description

Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater (Entry Level)

Columbia, South Carolina

Overview

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

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will work under 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

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
• 0-1 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

Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.