Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Trilon Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

Group Life Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan with employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Engineer in Reno, NV. This full-time role involves designing treatment facilities, providing construction engineering services, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including relocation support if needed.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in water/wastewater design and construction engineering.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and review treatment facilities and water/wastewater systems.
• Provide construction-related engineering services.
• Document and communicate using Microsoft tools.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Technical direction following

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position

Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Company

Wilson Engineers

Department

Civil/Municipal

Location

Reno, NV

Compensation

$80,000 - $110,000 / year

Employment Type

Full-time

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior Level

Job Description

Wilson Engineers is an Arizona-based firm with a staff of more than 180 personnel specializing in water and wastewater engineering and construction management. We are dedicated to delivering ethical, reliable, high‑quality services to our clients based on innovation, while sustaining a challenging and rewarding work environment for our greatest assets, our employees.

We are seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our team. This position requires 40 hours per week in our Reno office (this job is not remote nor hybrid). While this position is based in Reno, NV, we are open to candidates in other markets. For the right candidate, relocation support is available as part of our total rewards package and can be tailored to individual needs—including moving expenses and transition assistance—to ensure a smooth relocation experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and review treatment facilities, collection systems, booster and pump stations, water, reclaimed water, and wastewater master plans.
• Provide construction‑related engineering services, reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, issuing engineer directives, etc.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for documentation and communication.

Requirements

• Civil Engineering Degree (Professional Engineer license preferred).
• 4–6 years of relevant water/wastewater design and construction‑related engineering experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment on studies, detailed design, and construction engineering services.
• Ability to follow technical direction from Project Managers or Principals and complete design tasks and elements, coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus