Project Engineer - Mechanical Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and design of wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, and municipal pumping systems.
• Perform and review engineering calculations, hydraulic evaluations, and equipment sizing for mechanical systems.
• Develop mechanical layouts, equipment specifications, and construction documents.
• Aid in the preparation of design reports, technical memoranda, and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems with civil, electrical, and structural designs.
• Lead assigned project tasks and technical components with minimal oversight.
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budgets for assigned project tasks and communicate progress to project leadership.
• Coordinate work performed by technicians and junior staff to ensure consistency and quality.
• Prepare construction specifications, cost estimates, and engineering documentation.
• Support construction phase services including responding to contractor questions and reviewing submittals.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and internal teams to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions related to project deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.
• Contribute to proposal development and project pursuits.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, design standards, and project workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of relevant post-graduate engineering experience.
• Experience supporting municipal infrastructure or water/wastewater projects.
• Experience with engineering design software, CADD/BIM tools, and hydraulic or process modeling systems (preferred).

Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and municipal infrastructure systems.
• Experience preparing technical reports, construction documents, and specifications.
• Ability to coordinate technical work across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and project management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary range: $79,000 to $126,500, with potential for higher compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including ESOP, 401(k), medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) for annual performance-based bonuses.