WR PM - St Louis
💧 Project Engineer - Water Resources | Columbia, MO (Open to St. Louis Candidates)
Location: Columbia, Missouri (Primary Need) | Open to candidates based in St. Louis
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 + Bonuses + ESOP
Employment Type: Full-Time
Our client is a mid-sized civil engineering firm with 165 employees across 10 offices, known for its collaborative, ownership-driven culture. They're seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer to join their Missouri team-primarily in Columbia, but open to strong candidates located in St. Louis.
What You'll Do
- Support water resources projects from design through delivery
- Collaborate with PMs and technical teams
- Perform hands-on design, modeling, and permitting
- Contribute to client deliverables and project documentation
What You Bring
- 6-10+ years of experience in water resources or civil infrastructure
- PE license preferred (Missouri or ability to obtain)
- Strong design experience across a variety of project types
- Ownership mentality and collaborative mindset
Why You'll Love Working With Them
- ESOP Culture: After 1 year and 1,000 hours, you become an owner. Shares are gifted annually-last year's ESOP contribution was ~11% of gross salary
- Bonuses:
- Performance Bonuses
- Service Bonuses based on tenure
- Team Bonuses tied to company profit-paid to all staff when targets are met
- Licensed Engineers: Eligible for paid overtime-choose quarterly payout or comp time
- 401(k) Match: Up to 50% of the first 6% contributed
- Culture: Family feel, collaborative teams, and service leaders who visit every office. They go after big jobs, but haven't lost their personal touch
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