Water Wastewater Engineer

Remington & Vernick Engineers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 151,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Project Engineer with 10-15 years of experience in managing municipal infrastructure projects. The role involves managing client relations, designing solutions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and a PE License. This position offers a competitive salary range of $92,000 to $151,800 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in relevant engineering projects.
• PE License is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage a variety of infrastructure projects.
• Act as the client manager for municipalities.
• Develop engineering solutions for infrastructure improvement.

Skills

Municipal Engineering experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of computer aided design software

Education

Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

The Project Engineer is a professional with 10-15 years of experience. This individual will design and/or manage a variety of infrastructure projects (owned by municipalities and local school districts) and will report directly to the principal. Such projects shall include roads, underground utilities, public buildings, recreational facilities, and land use applications submitted by private developers.

Primary Duties

• Responsible to act as the client manager to one or more municipalities or other public agencies. The client manager will act as the single point of contact between the firm and the client. He/she will supervise and coordinate all projects performed in the firm on behalf of the client, to the client’s satisfaction.
• Develop or implement engineering solutions to assist clients with improving and maintaining their infrastructure.
  • Design transportation, utility, facility, or hydraulic systems or structures (as appropriate) using computer assisted design or drawing tools.
  • Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
  • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
  • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
  • Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
  • Perform all design activities ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
  • Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for projects.
• Attending regularly scheduled public meetings (conducted by Municipal clients) in the capacity of Municipal Engineer, or Land Use Board Engineer. Prepare and present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, project status reports and developmental review projects.
• Provide technical advice to clients regarding design, construction, or capital program modifications.
• Support of the field activities of our construction inspection staff, including providing timely data, shop drawing review, and client coordination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Municipal Engineering experience preferred but not required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make public presentations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions to present to co-workers and clients.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of computer aided design software.
• Ability to work in groups as well as independently.

Education / Experience

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university

Certifications / Licenses Required

• PE License Required

Physical Demands and Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in the field and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Work requires frequent and prolonged computer use. May occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under national or local law.

The annual base salary range for this full‑time position in the United States is $92,000 - $151,800. This range represents a good faith estimate and is based on factors such as the role, level, and geographic location. The range shown reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across all U.S. locations.

Within this range, individual compensation will be determined based on job‑related factors including skills, experience, education, and training.

In addition to base salary, Remington & Vernick Engineers offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Benefits include:

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents
• Supplemental bonding leave for non-birthing parents in states that do not offer a paid family leave program
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support for professional development and credentialing

At Remington & Vernick Engineers, our compensation and benefits philosophy reflects our core values - Drive, Integrity, Initiative, Respect, and Service. We celebrate achievement, encourage personal and professional growth, and believe that enjoying your work and building strong relationships with your team and clients are key to long‑term success. We foster a high‑performance environment that thrives on camaraderie, collaboration, and shared wins.

This position is subject to a background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Employment is also contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.