Project Engineer (Conveyance) - Water + Environment Market
About The Position
Gresham Smith is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in water, wastewater, stormwater, and conveyance projects for its Dallas office. The role involves independently designing pump stations and leading portions of pump station design under the direction of a Senior Engineer, while supporting planning, design, and evaluation of wastewater and stormwater conveyance and utility projects for clients in the Southeast. The engineer will conduct hydraulic modeling for stormwater, gravity-flow, and pressure conveyance systems; prepare design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates; and support construction through field visits, submittal reviews, and contractor coordination. The role also includes reviewing engineering drawings, researching codes, supporting client relationships, and collaborating with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to help ensure successful project execution. Gresham Smith describes its culture as people-first, collaborative, and supportive, with an emphasis on flexibility, work-life balance, professional growth, and contributing to healthy and thriving communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or another related field.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
- Detailed civil design experience with pump stations and conveyance systems, including demonstrated pump station design ability.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic, stormwater, or process modeling software.
- Experience developing project plans, anticipating and addressing project issues, participating in client meetings, and contributing to technical reports.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to contribute to presentations that build client confidence.
- Genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 6 years of professional consultant experience on water, wastewater, and stormwater/conveyance projects is preferred.
- Ability to work independently on designs and lead portions of pump station design under the direction of a Senior Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Work independently on pump station design and lead portions of pump station design under the direction of a Senior Engineer.
- Support planning, design, and evaluation of wastewater and stormwater conveyance and utility projects.
- Conduct hydraulic modeling for stormwater, gravity-flow, and pressure conveyance systems.
- Prepare design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Support construction through field visits, submittal reviews, and contractor coordination.
- Support client relationships and communicate project goals to help ensure expectations are met.
- Review engineering drawings and perform code research.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
Benefits
- In-house learning opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Licensure support
- Professional organization engagement
- Flexible schedules
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
- Wellness programs
- 401(k) with company match
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid life and AD&D insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Critical care insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal and identity theft insurance
- Family planning benefits
- Parental leave
- Mass/public transit program
- Telemedicine
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
