Senior Project Engineer

Designworks Talent; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Designworks Talent in Akron, OH is hiring a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer for the Engineering – Water Utility Infrastructure team. This full-time, on-site role supports water, wastewater, and stormwater projects from concept through construction, with increasing ownership based on experience.

You will prepare drawings, perform calculations, coordinate with clients and internal teams, and mentor junior staff while traveling to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience: Project Engineer ~4+ years; Senior Project Engineer 10+ years.
• Water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal/public utility project background.
• Travel: occasional site visits and client meetings.
• Field work: occasional site assessment and construction observation.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, calculations, and permits.
• Perform engineering calculations and product research as needed.

Skills

PE license

Water utility experience

Project management

Field work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Title: Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer
Department: Engineering – Water Utility Infrastructure
Location: Akron, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site with Travel and Field Work
Compensation: $70K – $130K (commensurate with experience)
+ Bonus + Benefits
Overview

Join a growing Utility Infrastructure team delivering impactful water, wastewater, and stormwater projects that directly support public health and sustainable communities. This role is designed for engineers at varying experience levels, from developing professionals building technical depth to seasoned engineers leading complex design efforts.

You will contribute to projects from concept through construction, collaborating with Project Managers and senior technical staff while gaining increasing ownership based on your experience level.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, including distribution systems, pumping stations, treatment facilities, green infrastructure, and utility relocations

• Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, calculations, permitting documents, and construction exhibits

• Perform engineering calculations, technical evaluations, and product research (increasing in complexity with experience)

• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to ensure compliant, constructible designs

• Identify design challenges and develop practical, efficient, and innovative solutions

• Collaborate with Project Managers on technical execution, planning, and problem-solving

• Support construction administration through RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field reports

• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external partners for seamless project delivery

• Contribute to quality assurance through review of engineering documents and deliverables

• Mentor and support junior staff (senior-level expectation; developing skill at PE level)

• Serve as technical representative of firm at all required project meetings, presentations, and public hearings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

• Experience range:

  • Project Engineer: ~4+ years of relevant experience

  • Senior Project Engineer: 10+ years of diversified experience

• Background in water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal or public utility projects

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and infrastructure best practices

• Proven ability to handle increasing technical complexity and project responsibility with experience

• Active involvement or interest in professional organizations (e.g., WEF, AWWA, ASCE)

• Travel: Occasional day trips to project sites and client meetings

• Field Work: Occasional site assessment, field measurements, construction observation

Why You’ll Love This Role

Purpose-driven work: Design infrastructure that directly improves public health, sustainability, and quality of life

• Growth and mentorship: Learn from senior engineers while building leadership and technical expertise

• Ownership and impact: Take real responsibility for projects, not just pieces of them

• Collaborative culture: Work with cross-functional teams that value communication and shared success

• Variety and challenge: No two projects are the same, keeping your work engaging and meaningful

• Career momentum: Clear opportunities to advance technically and professionally