Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering layouts, drawings, design support and upgrades for water, wastewater utility systems, including pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities
• Conduct feasibility studies, evaluate capacity, and review CCN (Certificate of Convenience and Necessity) coverage to determine project viability
• Perform engineering calculations for water, wastewater systems including hydraulic flow, pipe sizing, pressures, and system demands
• Coverage of site visits and construction observations to verify compliance with design, safety, and regulatory standards
• Document field conditions, test results, and as-built information
• Lead project schedules, scopes, and budgets, while serving as a technical subject matter expert
• Read and interpret construction documents, site plans, and permits in compliance with regulatory standards
• Prepare technical reports, meeting notes, project status to provide authoritative recommendations and updates for leadership
• Review shop drawings, RFIs (Request for Information), and field change orders for water and wastewater projects
• Coverage of coordination with developers, contractors, project managers, and engineers to ensure timely delivery of design information and resolve technical conflicts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, chemical, mechanical engineering or related field required
• 3-8 years of engineering experience in water, wastewater, land development, or municipal infrastructure required
• Project site visits required; Projects can vary location based on project needs within utility the service area
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification preferred
• OSHA 10 training preferred
• Knowledge of water distribution, wastewater collection, utility system design, including hydraulic flow analysis and regulatory requirements
• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles and utility infrastructure design
• Proven ability to evaluate utility service availability, cost estimating, and managing construction-related changes
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiarity with hydraulic modeling software and project management tools a plus
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory documents
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to provide technical guidance

Pay

Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Schedule

Onsite 3-4 days per week in the field and office in Phoenix, AZ

Travel

Up to 80% travel to various project sites in Phoenix, AZ