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. Known for our commitment to integrity, technical excellence, and client service, we foster a collaborative and rewarding workplace where employees are empowered to grow and succeed. We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Minden, NV 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 Engineering, or a 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.
• 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

• Municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Water treatment facilities.
• Wastewater treatment facilities.
• Water distribution systems.
• Wastewater collection systems.
• Pump stations.
• Hydraulic modeling.
• Design reports and technical memoranda.
• Construction administration and field coordination.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Personal time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Group life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus.