Project Engineer - Water / Wastewater

SEH • Charlottesville, VA

9d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Water/Wastewater team and support the delivery of critical infrastructure projects for municipal, utility, and public-sector clients throughout Virginia. In this role, you'll contribute to the planning, design, permitting, and construction support of water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, pump and lift stations, and other utility infrastructure. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you'll develop practical engineering solutions, prepare technical deliverables, participate in field investigations, and build the skills needed to take on increasing project responsibility and progress toward PE licensure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
• 2+ years of experience in water, wastewater, municipal infrastructure, or a related engineering field
• EIT certification with progress toward PE licensure
• Experience supporting the planning, design, or construction of water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and prepare technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within Virginia
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• PE license or ability to obtain licensure within the next two years.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities or pumping stations
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling and utility analysis software
• Experience with field investigations, construction observation, and construction-phase services
• Knowledge of Virginia utility standards, permitting requirements, and municipal infrastructure delivery
• Experience supporting project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and QA/QC efforts
• Interest in developing expertise in water and wastewater treatment, conveyance systems, asset management, or capital improvement planning

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, design, permitting, and construction support of water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, pump and lift stations, and other utility infrastructure.
• Develop practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical deliverables.
• Participate in field investigations.
• Build the skills needed to take on increasing project responsibility and progress toward PE licensure.

Benefits

• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays
• Paid Family Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level