Water/Wastewater Engineer
A Different Kind of Firm
Unlike rigid, metrics-driven consultancies, our client prioritizes people, both employees and the communities they serve. The culture is relaxed, trusting, and genuinely collaborative. Engineers are empowered to take ownership of their work without micromanagement, and the firm puts wellbeing and balance ahead of utilization targets.
With only twice-monthly in-office attendance required, this role offers exceptional flexibility while still maintaining strong team connection.
Your Role as Project Engineer
As a Project Engineer, you'll support and help deliver a broad range of water and wastewater projects while working closely with senior project managers, clients, and the technical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support planning, design, and engineering of water/wastewater infrastructure projects
- Prepare technical calculations, design reports, plans, and specifications
- Coordinate with project managers to help manage scope, schedule, and deliverables
- Assist with permitting tasks and QA/QC reviews
- Collaborate with clients and internal team members to ensure high-quality project delivery
- Engage in professional growth through mentoring and learning opportunities
- Build long-term relationships rooted in trust, service quality, and technical excellence
Culture & Flexibility
- Relaxed, collaborative atmosphere with a people-first mindset
- Not a billable-hour-driven environment
- High autonomy with minimal in-office requirements (twice per month)
- True work-life balance
Compensation & Benefits
- 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after one year (no employee contribution required)
- 100% employer-paid health insurance (up to $12,069/year, depending on plan)
- Annual end-of-year bonus tied to both company performance and your impact
- 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Three weeks (15 days) PTO, prorated to start date
- Ten paid holidays, including floating days
- Company-paid continuing education, certifications, and professional development
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field)
- Experience in water/wastewater design or related infrastructure projects
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a growing team
- Interest in a culture that values people and long-term relationships over production metrics
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with resume and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your resume to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.