Water & Wastewater Project Engineer: Lead Design & Delivery

Spicer Group; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking a Project Engineer for the Drinking Water/Wastewater Service Line in Ohio. You will lead design, modeling, and delivery of water infrastructure projects, coordinating with clients, contractors, and CAD teams to ensure high quality, compliant solutions.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. You may serve as project manager on smaller projects, with field visits and strong emphasis on safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and professional interaction with clients, internal teams, and contractors.
• Experience with drinking water/wastewater projects and regulatory compliance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and delivery of drinking water and wastewater projects, including permits and modeling.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and design teams to develop feasible concepts and designs.
• Prepare construction drawings, calculations, models, and technical specs for project packages.
• Provide procurement support and assist with bid evaluation and contract administration.
• Supervise CAD staff and coordinate with internal teams to ensure design integrity.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act) and design standards (AWWA, EPA).
• Make site visits to review conditions and support field activities from feasibility through commissioning.
• Prepare reports and correspondence per company and client standards; promote health, safety, and environmental stewardship.
• May serve as project manager for selected projects and supervise engineers, designers, or staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WaterCAD/WaterGEMS/SewerCAD

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Spicer Group is seeking a Project Engineer for the Drinking Water/Wastewater Service Line in Ohio. You will lead design, modeling, and delivery of water infrastructure projects, coordinating with clients, contractors, and CAD teams to ensure high quality, compliant solutions.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. You may serve as project manager on smaller projects, with field visits and strong emphasis on safety and regulatory