Water Resource Project Engineer

The Planet Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer to lead and coordinate municipal infrastructure projects, including roads, water, wastewater, and drainage systems in the Knoxville area. This role focuses on design, implementation, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and manage client relationships.

You will prepare construction documents, calculations, and summaries, work with stakeholders, and support budgets and schedules to ensure on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with municipal focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects (roads, water/wastewater, stormwater).
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, and stakeholders to define scope, goals and deliverables.
• Prepare and review designs, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance throughout project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and staff.
• Conduct site assessments and field inspections to inform design.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Coordinate sub-consultants and contractors to meet objectives.
• Support business development through proposals and client presentations.
• Participate in public meetings and client communications.
• Develop and manage QA/QC plans for project standards.

Skills

EIT

Client relationship management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (municipal focus)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Compensation range is between $85K and $130K depending on experience.

We are partnering with our client to identify a Water Resources Project Engineer, who will play a key role in the design, implementation, and coordination of municipal infrastructure projects. Your work will directly contribute to the successful delivery of public infrastructure improvements such as water, wastewater, stormwater systems, and roadways. You will assist in the preparation of construction documents, design calculations, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Your contributions will also include supporting senior engineers in project tasks, conducting field assessments, and helping manage project schedules and budgets.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects, including roads, utilities (water and wastewater), stormwater systems, and other public infrastructure.
• Collaborate with clients, municipalities, and stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Prepare and review engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents in accordance with project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and permitting requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide oversight and technical guidance to junior engineers and staff, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project standards.
• Conduct site assessments, field inspections, and evaluations of existing infrastructure to inform project design and scope.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, including sub-consultants and contractors, to ensure all project objectives are met.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with proposal preparation, client presentations, and identifying new opportunities for municipal projects.
• Participate in public meetings, presentations, and client communications to provide updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Assist in developing and managing project-specific plans for quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) to ensure that all work meets project standards and specifications.
• Track project progress and milestones, reporting status to clients and senior management.
• Stay current on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting municipal infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis in municipal infrastructure engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in civil engineering municipal design.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
• TennesseePE license preferred.
• Experience in roadway geometric design, intersection detail design, water main design, sanitary sewer design, and drainage design.
• Experience with utility coordination.
• Experience with State of Tennessee agencies, Knoxville area agencies, and TDOT is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Proven ability and strong desire to build and maintain lasting client relationships.
• Passion for mentoring and training junior engineers and interns, fostering their professional growth.
• Excellent organizational skills with a collaborative mindset, thriving in a team-oriented environment.