Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Ardurra; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Rich benefits programs

Flexibility for work-life balance

Job summary

A consulting and engineering firm in Spokane, WA seeks a technical leader for its Water/Wastewater group. Responsibilities include providing leadership from concept to construction, leading design processes, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering, a PE license, and 5-15 years of public works experience. The role offers competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $160,000 based on experience, along with a rich benefits program.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years experience in public works.
• Proven record of leading design and construction of water infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with land-use codes and submittal processes highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership from concept through construction.
• Lead analyses, modeling, and design reviews for public-works projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related

Washington or Idaho PE license

Job description

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About Ardurra

At Ardurra, we’re more than an engineering and consulting firm—we’re a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships. Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities. Guided by our core values—Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit—we foster a culture that puts people first.

Overview

Feeling like the only way up is into project management, but your passion lies in deep technical design? Ardurra offers a technical leadership track where you can steer complex infrastructure solutions, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and see your expertise directly improve the communities we serve. Join our Water/Wastewater group in Spokane, WA.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related
• Washington or Idaho PE license required (or ability to obtain within 18 months)
• 5-15 years experience in public works
• Proven record of leading the design and construction of water, wastewater, water‑resources, and related infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated technical leadership and team guidance skills
• Familiarity with land‑use codes and submittal processes highly beneficial
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction from concept through construction close‑out
• Lead advanced analyses, modeling, and design reviews for complex public‑works projects
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources to achieve project goals and maintain schedule/budget integrity
• Develop and maintain project technical standards, QA/QC procedures, and innovation initiatives
• Mentor and empower junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence

Salary

$110,000 - $160,000 (depending on experience)

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family‑like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding, but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, through our internal Ardurra Academy and industry‑leading Leadership program, and commit to tools, resources, and flexibility to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.