water/wastewater project engineer

Metric Geo; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in Baltimore, MD. You will support planning, design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, working with Project Managers and technical specialists to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will develop technical deliverables, help manage scopes and schedules, and mentor junior engineers while building strong client relationships across a varied project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 5+ years of municipal water/wastewater project experience.
• PE licence or active pursuit.
• Experience in drinking water or wastewater systems design.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and with clients.
• Strong communication and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning, coordination and delivery.
• Develop technical solutions for water and wastewater projects.
• Assist with scopes, schedules and budgets; monitor progress.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, consultants.
• Own technical deliverables: calculations, design docs, specs.
• Assist in proposals with technical approaches and fee estimates.
• Review designs and documentation to maintain quality.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Participate in client meetings and project updates.
• Support construction administration, RFIs, submittals, changes, closeout.
• Build strong client relationships to grow the practice.

Skills

Project leadership

Client interaction

Team mentoring

Engineering design

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE licence or actively pursuing

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

About the Company

My client is a leading global engineering, design and consultancy business operating across the water, infrastructure, environmental and energy markets.

With an established international presence and a multidisciplinary workforce, the company partners with public and private sector clients to deliver complex projects that improve communities, strengthen infrastructure and support a more sustainable future.

Their water business works across the full water cycle, supporting clients with the planning, design and delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure. With an established presence across the US and a strong pipeline of projects, they offer access to technically challenging projects, experienced colleagues and opportunities for long-term career development.

The Opportunity

My client is looking for a Project Engineer to join their growing Water/Wastewater team in Baltimore, MD.

In this position, you will support the planning, design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working alongside experienced Project Managers and technical specialists, you will take ownership of engineering deliverables, contribute to project execution and help develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your project management capabilities, take on increasing technical responsibility and work across a varied portfolio of water and wastewater projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the planning, coordination and delivery of both large and small engineering projects.
• Develop technical solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, applying engineering knowledge to produce high-quality designs and deliverables.
• Assist with the development and execution of project scopes, schedules and budgets, monitoring progress and identifying potential issues.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, subcontractors and external consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
• Take responsibility for technical deliverables within your discipline, including calculations, design documents, reports and technical specifications.
• Support the preparation of proposals, including technical approaches, project schedules and fee estimates.
• Review engineering designs, calculations and technical documentation to maintain quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and day-to-day support to junior engineers.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to presentations, project updates and technical discussions.
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, change orders, progress meetings and project closeout.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the water and wastewater practice.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience working on municipal water and/or wastewater engineering projects.
• Experience in the design of drinking water, water supply and/or wastewater systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence, or actively working towards obtaining one.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Ability to coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines and work alongside Project Managers.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients.
• An interest in developing technical leadership and project management responsibilities.
• Experience providing guidance or mentoring to less experienced engineers.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established global engineering and consultancy business with a strong reputation across the water sector.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Access to a multidisciplinary network of experienced engineers and technical specialists.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative working environment with hybrid working flexibility.
• The opportunity to take on increasing project responsibility and contribute to the development of the wider water business.