Project Engineer - Water & Wastewater

About the role

Wilson Engineers is a respected Arizona-based consulting firm with fast-growing offices in Las Vegas, Reno and Minden, NV. We deliver innovative water and wastewater engineering and construction management solutions for communities throughout the region. We are known for our commitment to integrity, technical excellence, and client service, while fostering a collaborative and rewarding workplace where employees are empowered to grow and succeed. As a high-growth firm, Wilson Engineers offers the opportunity to work on impactful and technically challenging projects alongside a talented and passionate team. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Reno, Nevada office.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and technical documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple engineering assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Coordinate with CAD designers, electrical and structural engineers, subconsultants, and other project team members throughout project delivery.
• Review engineering calculations, shop drawings, RFIs, equipment submittals, and O&M manuals.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions, collect field information, and coordinate with clients and operations staff.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, figures, specifications, permit applications, and supporting project documentation.
• Assist in developing project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and engineering budgets.
• Coordinate project deliverables to support quality assurance and timely client submittals.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Deputy Project Managers to successfully deliver projects.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level engineers and interns.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Support risk management, proposal development, and contract review activities as experience grows.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients while providing responsive technical support throughout project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience with municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulations.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common engineering software.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred experience in water treatment facilities.
• Preferred experience in wastewater treatment facilities.
• Preferred experience in water distribution systems.
• Preferred experience in wastewater collection systems.
• Preferred experience in pump stations.
• Preferred experience in hydraulic modeling.
• Preferred experience in design reports and technical memoranda.
• Preferred experience in construction administration and field coordination.

Benefits

• Personal time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible spending plan
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401k plans with employer matching
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus