Project Engineer (Water Conveyance & Linear Infrastructure)

GHD • Chantilly, VA

78d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Southeast Water business is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support a variety of infrastructure projects across the DC Metro and Southeast Region. In this role, you'll contribute to the engineering evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water, wastewater, stormwater, and other environmental and civil systems. You'll be involved in preparing technical reports and proposals, assisting with project studies, and supporting construction oversight to ensure quality and compliance. This position offers the chance to work closely with experienced engineers and clients, helping to plan and execute impactful projects. You'll also collaborate with junior staff by sharing insights and offering informal guidance, while building strong working relationships with clients through regular updates and coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field of study.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License or ability to obtain it in the near future.
• 5-12 years of experience with municipal water, wastewater, stormwater projects including engineering evaluations, design, permitting, and construction administration.
• Previous consulting experience strongly desired.
• Able and willing to travel for site visits and client meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
• Monitor and oversee the delivery of works to ensure that construction, maintenance, or improvement works are delivered in accordance with quality, cost, and time requirements.
• Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
• Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees