Water & Wastewater Design Lead — On‑Site, Savannah

W3Global; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

9 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO

401(k) with employer match

Professional development support

Job summary

Our Client in Savannah, GA seeks a hands-on Water & Wastewater Design Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to join the municipal utilities group. You will develop calculations, plan sets, and specifications for water treatment and distribution projects across coastal Georgia and South Carolina, under a senior engineer and project manager.

This production and design-focused role offers ownership of deliverables, opportunities toward licensure, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of water and wastewater design experience in a consulting or municipal environment.
• EIT certification, or ability to sit for the PE within a reasonable timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience in water and wastewater design and consulting.
• Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ownership of deliverables.
• Ethical, professional, and committed to high-quality engineering.
• Passion for mentoring junior engineering staff and contributing to team development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations and construction documents for water and wastewater projects.
• Size and lay out force mains and pipelines with material selection and analysis.
• Produce plan and profile sheets and utility layouts in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Develop hydraulic profiles, process flow diagrams, and unit process sizing.
• Assist with design reports, memos, and technical documents.
• Draft, update, and review project specifications.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and opinions of probable construction cost.
• Support permitting through local utilities and regulatory agencies.
• Perform site visits and field observations to verify conditions.
• Manage workload across multiple projects and keep the PM updated on schedule and budget.
• Communicate with clients and teammates to provide updates and flag issues.

Skills

Water & wastewater design

Public speaking

Client-facing

Project ownership

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Our Client in Savannah, GA seeks a hands-on Water & Wastewater Design Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to join the municipal utilities group. You will develop calculations, plan sets, and specifications for water treatment and distribution projects across coastal Georgia and South Carolina, under a senior engineer and project manager.

This production and design-focused role offers ownership of deliverables, opportunities toward licensure, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.