Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Wharton Smith • Sanford, FL

21h

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is hiring experienced and entry-level Project Engineers for its Water/Wastewater Division in the Sanford, Florida area. The role supports construction management for water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations serving local municipalities. Project Engineers work with estimating, project assistants, the project superintendent, and the project manager on tasks needed to deliver projects. The position offers exposure to estimating, self-performed construction work, collaborative construction management at risk, and design-build project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or another relevant field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience through an internship in a related field, or in project management or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction management duties for water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations.
• Develop purchase orders and subcontractor scopes of work to facilitate project buyout.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors throughout the project.
• Identify and draft requests for information (RFIs) to the owner or engineer.
• Maintain and update project schedules using P6 scheduling software.
• Prepare, review, and process shop drawings.
• Procure and track long-lead equipment.
• Purchase and expedite materials for self-performed work.
• Maintain and update project logs, including submittal and RFI logs.
• Maintain as-built record drawings.
• Collect and assemble operations and maintenance (O&M) materials.
• Manage document distribution.
• Develop value-engineering designs and proposals.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress and manage quality conformance with plans and specifications.
• Coordinate and facilitate process equipment and full plant startup activities.
• Provide the project manager with support and accurate information to maximize project management effectiveness.
• Interface with the estimating department, project assistants, project superintendent, and project manager on construction management tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Matching 401(k).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal time, sick time, bereavement, and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• LinkedIn Learning and other training materials.
• Employee appreciation events, recreation sports activities, and community outreach opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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