Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Apex Companies • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

The Water/Wastewater Project Engineer will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, working alongside senior engineers and project managers. The role supports projects from initial planning and design through construction and startup while building technical and project management expertise. Projects may include treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, storage facilities, and related systems. The position also supports clients, regulatory agencies, project teams, and junior staff in a collaborative consulting engineering environment.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, infrastructure design, and project delivery.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, collection and distribution systems, pump stations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and client relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred; alternatively, ability to obtain Idaho licensure within 12 months.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment is preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling, infrastructure master planning, treatment process evaluations, or facility assessments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and support municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, storage facilities, and related systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, hydraulic analyses, and evaluations for planning, design, and operational improvements.
• Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, calculations, construction drawings, specifications, permit applications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Support project management activities, including project schedules, budgets, resource coordination, and deliverables.
• Work with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout project development and execution.
• Conduct field investigations, facility assessments, site visits, data collection, and system evaluations.
• Provide construction administration support, including submittal reviews, responses to contractor inquiries, construction observation, and startup assistance.
• Assist with proposal development, scopes of work, project budgets, and schedules for new and existing clients.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory agencies, and project teams.
• Support and mentor junior engineering staff and contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunities; the role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus subject to the company's program terms and conditions.
• Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.

What This Job Offers

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