Senior Water/Wastewater Project Engineer – Lead & Grow

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Performance bonuses

Extra hours bonuses

Remote/flexible hours

Generous personal time off and holiday

Health, dental, vision, life, depend.0

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer-m

Flexible spending accounts

Prepaid legal services

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to manage projects from planning through design and construction. You will be the primary client contact, ensuring quality, coordination, and timely deliverables in a 100% employee-owned firm.

You will independently prepare design calculations, reports, and specifications, coordinate across offices, and help expand the project portfolio through proposals and funding applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in water/wastewater project management and engineering support.
• Strong knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes, hydraulics, and regulatory approval processes.
• Familiarity with structural design concepts, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• High-level coordination and communication skills for multi-office collaboration.
• Client interaction and management experience.
• Business development experience within the water/wastewater industry.
• Involvement in technical and professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining and building positive relationships.
• Manage water and wastewater projects from planning through design and construction.
• Independently prepare design calculations, technical reports, and specifications.
• Coordinate project tasks and communication between offices and teams.
• Resolve issues related to conflicting design requirements and specifications.
• Perform constructability reviews and ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee detailed phases of engineering work.
• Prepare or review technical specifications and project documentation.
• Interact regularly with clients to expand work assignments and business opportunities.
• Assist with proposals and funding applications for engineering projects.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Coordination

Business development

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communications

Professional orgs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering software

Job description

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to manage projects from planning through design and construction. You will be the primary client contact, ensuring quality, coordination, and timely deliverables in a 100% employee-owned firm.

You will independently prepare design calculations, reports, and specifications, coordinate across offices, and help expand the project portfolio through proposals and funding applications.