Project Engineer

Job Description

Title: Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer

Department: Engineering – Water Utility Infrastructure

Location: Columbus, OH

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site with Travel and Field Work

Compensation: $70K – $130K (commensurate with experience)

+ Bonus + Benefits

Overview

Join a growing Utility Infrastructure team delivering impactful water, wastewater, and stormwater projects that directly support public health and sustainable communities. This role is designed for engineers at varying experience levels, from developing professionals building technical depth to seasoned engineers leading complex design efforts.

You will contribute to projects from concept through construction, collaborating with Project Managers and senior technical staff while gaining increasing ownership based on your experience level.

Key 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 (increasing in complexity with experience)

Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to ensure compliant, constructible designs

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 for seamless project delivery

Contribute to quality assurance through review of engineering documents and deliverables

Mentor and support junior staff (senior-level expectation; developing skill at PE level)

Serve as technical representative of firm at all required project meetings, presentations, and public hearings

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Experience range:

Project Engineer: ~4+ years of relevant experience

Senior Project Engineer: 10+ 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

Proven ability to handle increasing technical complexity and project responsibility with experience

Active involvement or interest in professional organizations (e.g., WEF, AWWA, ASCE)

Travel: Occasional day trips to project sites and client meetings

Field Work: Occasional site assessment, field measurements, construction observation

Why You’ll Love This Role

Purpose-driven work: Design infrastructure that directly improves public health, sustainability, and quality of life

Growth and mentorship: Learn from senior engineers while building leadership and technical expertise

Ownership and impact: Take real responsibility for projects, not just pieces of them

Collaborative culture: Work with cross-functional teams that value communication and shared success

Variety and challenge: No two projects are the same, keeping your work engaging and meaningful

Career momentum: Clear opportunities to advance technically and professionally

Compensation Range: $70K - $130K

Full-time