Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Crescit Executive Search; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer to manage various water and wastewater projects across multiple US locations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering, 4+ years of technical project management experience, and be a Registered Professional Engineer (PE). The role involves leading design teams, ensuring quality project deliverables, and managing budgets and schedules. This full-time position offers the opportunity to collaborate in a dynamic environment focused on client service and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of similar technical project management experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager and regional team leader in managing and mentoring internal staff.
• Lead design teams and deliver quality water/wastewater drawings.
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and team leaders.

Skills

Technical competence in water or wastewater engineering

Project management

Strong communication skills

Time management and quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program

Masters’ Degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Senior Consultant at Crescit Executive Search

Location: Multiple US cities/states

The Project Engineer will assist the project Manager and Regional Team Leader in managing and mentoring internal staff, leading design teams, hands on design, and ensuring the delivery of quality water/wastewater drawings and plans. This Project Engineer will sometimes be included in client meetings and at industry conferences on behalf of the firm and the Water Business Line.

Responsibilities may include design and managing a variety of projects related to:

• Water conveyance and distribution, including pump stations and storage facilities
• Wastewater conveyance and collection, including lift stations and force mains
• Pipeline inspection and rehabilitation
• Water, Wastewater, Reuse master planning
• Water, Wastewater, Reuse treatment facilities and infrastructure

In addition to design, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regulating agencies, and quality assurance and quality control. Periodic travel will be required on an as‑needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

Candidates will be familiar following routine functions:

• Be technically competent with water or wastewater engineering and civil engineering
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of project engineers, design engineers, and CAD Technicians in the development of water projects
• Manage project budgets including the development of detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man‑hour estimates
• Be responsible for time management and work product quality
• Keep accurate and up‑to‑date project accounting on all assigned projects
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and Team Leader(s).
• Prepare and deliver Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Conduct Construction engineering administration management for local projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 4+ years of similar technical project management experience
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)

Preferred

• Passionate about client service and the water industry
• Strong work ethic and strong communication skills
• Masters’ Degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Design

Industries

Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, Design Services

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