Project Specialist

Wilson & Company•Phoenix, AZ

8d•$55 - $70

About The Position

Wilson & Company is seeking a part-time registered civil engineer with a minimum of 20 years of experience in the municipal utilities to be a Senior Engineer and Project Specialist for sustainable design of municipal infrastructure projects involving the treatment and supply of potable water, as well as the treatment and disposal of wastewater and sewage. The Senior Engineer/Project Specialist will assist in the operations, project management oversight, and QA/QC review functions of the Water/Wastewater Sector. For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions of the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things. Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions. At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities. We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an employee-owned, EEO employer, and maintain a drug-free workplace. Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.

Requirements

High level of confidence and strong work ethic, with proven teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
Inherent high degree of interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Desire to mentor, develop and work with younger professionals.
Competence to lead multi-disciplinary teams and involvement in a wide range of projects.
Ability to develop and manage relationships with private and public clients.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in an ABET-accredited college or university.
A minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in municipal water infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

Provide monitoring and oversight of business practices for the Sector, including contract reviews, scope/fee reviews, accounting setups, and PMP reviews.
Assist and guide Project Managers with invoicing, progress tracking, earned value reporting, resource allocation, and other PM responsibilities.
Provide quality assurance / quality control reviews of engineering work products including reports, technical memoranda, design drawings, and other technical submittals.
Collaborate with the Sector leadership to improve business practices and operational controls.
Assist in organizing business development efforts for all regions in the Sector.