Water/Wastewater Engineer (5-10 Years of Experience)

talisman; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm seeks a Water/Wastewater Engineer with 5-10 years of experience to join their municipal team. You will be responsible for project design and management with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure, directly supporting local communities and working under an experienced leader. This position offers mentorship, the opportunity to grow your technical skills, and a structured pathway to leadership.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant water/wastewater design experience.
• PE license in NC or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Strong communication skills and interest in client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical and design services for municipal projects.
• Support facility upgrades, design, and evaluations.
• Prepare technical documents and collaborate with project teams.

Skills

Communication

Technical Design

Project Management

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Water/Wastewater Engineer (5-10 Years of Experience)

Water/Wastewater Engineer (5-10 Years of Experience)

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Connecting PE Engineers to Impactful Roles in Water & Land Development

Wastewater Project Engineer – Municipal Focus (5–10 Years Experience)

Location: Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington, NC (Hybrid)

Relocation: Available for qualified candidates across the U.S.

A well-established water and wastewater consulting firm with a deep footprint across the Carolinas is looking for a Project Engineer to join their municipal team. Backed by long-term relationships with more than 100 municipalities, this group leads critical plant upgrade and expansion projects that directly support local communities.

You’ll work directly under a highly regarded Regional Director who has spent his career delivering high-impact municipal wastewater solutions. He’s seeking a technically driven engineer who can grow into a client-facing leader over time. This is a long-term opportunity to be mentored by someone who has become a trusted name in the region.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver technical and design services on a range of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Support treatment facility upgrades, pipeline and pump station design, and utility system evaluations
• Prepare drawings, reports, technical specifications, and permitting documents
• Collaborate closely with project teams while also taking ownership of individual tasks
• Join client meetings and help sustain and grow project relationships

What You’ll Bring:

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• PE license in NC or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 5–10 years of relevant water/wastewater design experience
• Strong communication skills and an interest in becoming more client-facing
• A desire to grow your technical skills while also expanding your professional network

Why This Role:

• Work on meaningful municipal projects that shape communities across the Carolinas
• Direct mentorship from a well-known industry leader
• Structured pathway to future leadership and project management
• Hybrid flexibility and choice of office in Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington

If you're technically solid and thinking about what your next step could look like, please apply. This role is ideal for someone who wants to stay hands-on in design while gaining the experience and support to lead in the future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Engineering Services, and Environmental Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

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