Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

About the role

The Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater position at Ardurra is based in Charlotte, NC. This role involves planning, designing, and potentially managing multidiscipline projects including water/wastewater treatment and collection/distribution systems for municipal clients. The ideal candidate should demonstrate technical design and/or hydraulic modeling skills, as well as experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs, plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates for treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, tanks, and other water/wastewater storage and conveyance systems.
• Perform or manage engineering/process design, hydraulics, pumping systems, and treatment process projects.
• Guide, direct, and coordinate with multiple departments and sub-consultants required for multi-discipline projects.
• Create, calibrate, modify, and perform hydraulic modeling for water and wastewater systems, and interpret and communicate the results to others.
• Aid other Project Managers in the daily and weekly allocation of junior engineering and production staff on active projects, managing individual workloads based on project deliverables and priorities.
• Prepare and/or review technical engineering specifications and cost estimates.
• Meet directly with clients and perform business development duties with potential clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 4+ years of related experience in water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction.
• Experience should include engineering project management functions with direct supervision of team subordinates.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent technical writing skills for use in development of engineering reports and studies.
• Highly self-motivated, able to anticipate and initiate subsequent project tasks, working independently or with minimal instruction.
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to function efficiently within a project team environment.
• Basic level of familiarity with AutoCAD software (2020 or later) preferred, but not required.
• Basic knowledge in the output and capabilities of hydraulic modeling software such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMs, and similar software.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Experience: 4+ years of related experience in water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction.

Skills

• Technical design and/or hydraulic modeling skills.
• Project management experience.
• Hydraulic modeling software proficiency (WaterCAD, SewerCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMs).

Benefits

At Ardurra, we offer competitive compensation and rich benefits programs. Our culture is family-like, focusing on enjoyment, challenge, and reward while maintaining a healthy balance between work and home. We support professional and career development through our internal Ardurra Academy and leadership programs. We value our employees as individuals, providing tools and resources for success, engagement, and satisfaction in their work. We also offer positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to maintain this balance.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.

Why Ardurra?

We believe in nurturing a people-centric culture where employees are valued, supported, and engaged. We focus on professional and career development, offering multiple paths and opportunities for growth. We provide tools and resources to succeed, ensuring a healthy balance between work and personal life. We also offer positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to maintain this balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.