Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Benesch Alfred & Co; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Leadership development and training

Job summary

Benesch Alfred & Co in Atlanta is seeking an experienced engineer for municipal projects, including stormwater and water distribution. The ideal candidate will self-perform design and manage client relationships while contributing to strategic initiatives.

This role offers a flexible hybrid work schedule and includes significant opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience with municipal projects including stormwater, water distribution, sanitary sewers.
• Licensed PE in Georgia preferred or desire to obtain licensure.
• Experience in hydraulic water modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Self-perform and direct project teams in planning and design.
• Manage client relationships for municipal projects.
• Perform hydraulic and budget analyses for decision support.

Skills

Hydraulic analysis

Budget analysis

Software proficiency

Collaboration

Design calculation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ESRI ArcMap GIS

Job description

Benesch is a growing, multi‑disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We have a career opportunity for an experienced engineer who has previous experience with municipal projects including stormwater, water distribution, and sanitary sewer projects. The ideal candidate will have both a technical background and leadership experience to successfully design and manage a broad range of municipal projects.

The successful candidate will self‑perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of infrastructure projects, as well as play an important role in managing client relationships. The position includes involvement in strategic initiatives that will continue to drive the growth of the municipal group in Georgia. This position has the opportunity for a flexible hybrid work schedule with some travel as necessary for client needs.

Location

This position will work from our Atlanta or Augusta office with opportunities in the field when necessary.

The Impact You Will Have

• Advanced recognition of the need for and development of design
• Perform hydraulic and budget analyses to provide valuable decision‑support information for clients and community
• Prepare and/or check and sign off on basic design calculations and plans
• Layout drawings for a component and demonstrate an understanding of relationship to the whole design and purpose
• Design elements/components of a project and coordinate development with other elements and disciplines within the scope of the project
• Demonstrate understanding between specifications, cost estimates and pay applications
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files, assuring adequate independent QC reviews

What You Will Need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with municipal projects including stormwater, water distribution, sanitary sewers
• Licensed PE in Georgia is preferred, or desire to obtain licensure quickly
• Increasing skills in creativity and judgment in application of engineering
• Increased knowledge of software appropriate for the discipline, showing proficiency in multiple programs specific to this
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment
• Experience in ESRI ArcMap GIS and/or hydraulic water modeling is a plus
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus

Benefits

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.