Project Engineer

Designworks Talent•Cleveland, OH

1d•$70,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer joins a growing Utility Infrastructure team delivering water, wastewater, and stormwater projects that support public health and sustainable communities. The role is suited to engineers at different experience levels, from developing professionals building technical depth to seasoned engineers leading complex design efforts. Engineers contribute from project concept through construction, collaborate with Project Managers and senior technical staff, and take on increasing ownership according to their experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Project Engineer: approximately 4 or more years of relevant experience.
Senior Project Engineer: 10 or more years of diversified experience.
Background in water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal or public utility projects.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and infrastructure best practices.
Ability to handle increasing technical complexity and project responsibility with experience.

Nice To Haves

Active involvement in or interest in professional organizations such as WEF, AWWA, or ASCE.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, including distribution systems, pumping stations, treatment facilities, green infrastructure, and utility relocations.
Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, calculations, permitting documents, and construction exhibits.
Perform engineering calculations, technical evaluations, and product research, with complexity increasing according to experience.
Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to ensure designs are compliant and constructible.
Identify design challenges and develop practical, efficient, and innovative solutions.
Collaborate with Project Managers on technical execution, planning, and problem-solving.
Support construction administration through RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field reports.
Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external partners to support project delivery.
Contribute to quality assurance by reviewing engineering documents and deliverables.
Mentor and support junior staff, as expected at the senior level and as a developing skill at the Project Engineer level.
Represent the firm technically at required project meetings, presentations, and public hearings.