Water/Wastewater Project Engineer
At this firm, their mission is to build sustainable, functional environments where people live, work, and play. We value excellence, innovation, and connectivity. The firm supports work-life balance with flexible hours, hybrid options, paid time off, and a culture that encourages personal and professional growth.
What You'll Do as the Senior Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater - Municipal Dept
You will lead potable, storm, and wastewater infrastructure projects with confidence and clarity. Your deep experience in civil engineering and project management, paired with strong leadership and communication skills, will ensure outstanding service to our clients.
Serve as the project engineer for a variety of water-related infrastructure projects
Oversee the full project lifecycle: initiation, design, construction, and closeout
Ensure project delivery aligns with scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards
Develop and manage proposals, plans, specifications, estimates, and grant documentation
Conduct on-site investigations and feasibility studies across multiple domains
Lead client relationships and participate in business development
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment and efficiency
What You'll Bring to the Table
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred)
Licensure: PE license in Illinois or ability to obtain within 1 year
Experience: 10+ years in U.S.-based civil engineering or governmental infrastructure work
Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Paris, IL (hybrid schedule available)
Software: Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Adobe and AutoCAD
Client Engagement: Strong relationship-building and client-facing skills
Mindset: Collaborative, adaptable, values-driven
What We Offer You
- 401K plan with generous company match
- Annual pay increases
- Flexible work hours
- Paid-time off based on total industry tenure
- We provide four types of medical insurance plans, along with medical reimbursement and dependent care benefits
- We pay for dental insurance, and short-term/long-term disability insurance
- Employee and employee plus family life insurance options
- 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
- Relocation assistance
- Cell phone reimbursement plan
- Annual boot allowance
- Verizon wireless employee discount program
- Sam's Club and Costco membership reimbursement
Ready to Make an Impact?
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It is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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