Project Engineer Mechanical/Plumbing Design

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the planning, design, and development of municipal infrastructure projects from concept through construction with a focus on water resources.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, studies, reports, design documentation, and construction documents.
• Support projects involving community infrastructure such as streets, utilities, drainage, site improvements, and related public works systems.
• Develop construction specifications, cost estimates, and schedules with a focus on accuracy, constructability, and client needs.
• Manage assigned project components with minimal oversight while monitoring scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coverge work with project managers, municipal clients, internal technical teams, and external partners.
• Review work completed by junior engineers, designers, and technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project goals.
• Support QA/QC processes and take ownership of technical accuracy across assigned deliverables.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and construction observations to verify existing conditions and support project design.
• Review construction progress, document observations, and help resolve technical challenges in the field.
• Confirm that work aligns with plans, specifications, applicable standards, and community expectations.
• Serve as a client contact for assigned tasks or projects, communicating updates with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Lead or co-lead project meetings related to technical updates, deliverables, schedules, and project needs.
• Maintain consistent communication with Project Managers and Team Leaders regarding workload, budgets, schedules, and staffing needs.
• Mentor junior staff by reviewing work, providing feedback, and supporting their professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant post-graduate engineering experience.
• Experience with municipal infrastructure, public works, or community development projects preferred.
• Experience supporting projects through planning, design, bidding, and construction preferred.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to acquire Wisconsin PE license preferred; multi-state licensure may be beneficial depending on project assignments.