Water & Wastewater Asset Management Project Engineer

WithersRavenel; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WithersRavenel is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Asset Management team. You will help municipalities understand, prioritize, and plan for future water and wastewater infrastructure, delivering projects that improve reliability and sustainability.

The role is hybrid, based out of Cary, North Carolina, and involves working with multidisciplinary teams, presenting findings, and mentoring staff while advancing engineering planning and asset management strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental or related Engineering field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• 4+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, utility infrastructure, asset management or related consulting services.
• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and prioritize responsibilities.
• Demonstrate leadership in engineering planning, asset management strategies/methodologies, and technical problem solving.
• Excellent analytical and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to mentor and lead technical staff.
• Experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online), infrastructure data analysis, and municipal utility projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with asset management frameworks (e.g., ISO 55000) is a plus.
• IAM Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of Asset Management Plans for water and wastewater utilities.
• Evaluate infrastructure condition and performance using GIS and asset data, perform risk assessments, and support CAPEX planning.
• Analyze asset condition data to help clients prioritize maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement strategies.
• Serve as technical resource for municipal clients; participate in meetings and workshops and present findings.
• Prepare technical reports and other project deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Independent work

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring/leading staff

Asset management methodologies

GIS proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental or related Engineering field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

WithersRavenel is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Asset Management team. You will help municipalities understand, prioritize, and plan for future water and wastewater infrastructure, delivering projects that improve reliability and sustainability.

The role is hybrid, based out of Cary, North Carolina, and involves working with multidisciplinary teams, presenting findings, and mentoring staff while advancing engineering planning and asset management strategies.