Project Engineer

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

Requirements

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

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

Title

Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer

Department

Engineering – Water Utility Infrastructure

Location

Cleveland, 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.

Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Experience range

Project Enginee r: ~4+ years of relevant experience

Senior Project Engineer

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