Project Engineer - Water Resources

HWC • Indianapolis, IN

16d

About The Position

HWC Engineering is seeking a dedicated, creative Project Engineer to develop sustainable solutions for drinking water and wastewater challenges, including quality, supply, reuse, treatment, management, and resilience. Working with the project management team, the engineer will support and drive project development, interact with clients, and build technical capabilities.

The role involves engineering work for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, spanning planning and studies, design, construction administration and inspection, and preparation of preliminary engineering reports that meet funding agency requirements. The engineer will also prepare bidding documents for municipal public works projects and coordinate engineering projects with unique and complex criteria.

HWC Engineering is a full-service consulting engineering firm serving public- and private-sector clients. It promotes professional development, collaboration, work-life balance, and flexible work arrangements that may be remote, hybrid, or in-office depending on the position and situation. HWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the civil engineering industry is preferred.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) designation, Professional Engineering license, or ability to acquire a license in Indiana through reciprocity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think critically, manage time, and solve problems.
• Strong data analysis and organizational skills.
• High ethical standards, commitment to self-development and teamwork, and desire to work in a deadline-driven team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Emphasis in Water Resources projects in a civil engineering degree.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the civil engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of design concepts and necessary calculations to water, wastewater, and stormwater drainage projects.
• Develop engineering work for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, including planning and studies, design, construction administration and inspection, and preliminary engineering reports that meet funding agency requirements.
• Prepare bidding documents for municipal public works projects.
• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate engineering projects with unique and complex criteria.
• Support and drive project development, interact and work with clients, and develop technical capabilities.

Benefits

• Professional development and opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Work-life balance and tailored schedules.
• Flexible work environment, with remote, hybrid in-office, and/or full-time in-office workspaces offered depending on position and situation and ability to work from home.
• Salary package with performance-driven bonuses and recognition.

What This Job Offers

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