Water Resources Project Engineer
Description What You Will Do
Project Planning, Design & Implementation
Lead the planning, design, and delivery of water and sewer infrastructure projects.
Conduct engineering analyses, studies, and system modeling to support project design.
Review plans and specifications and resolve design or construction issues.
Team Leadership & Coordination
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Serve as a technical resource for internal teams and project stakeholders.
Stakeholder, Regulatory & Community Engagement
Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, regulators, and the public to ensure compliant project delivery.
Maintain accurate utility documentation, including GIS data and as-built records.
Operational Reliability & Safety
Support reliability efforts through occasional on-call or extended-hour response needs.
Promote safe, sustainable, and cost-effective engineering practices across all work activities.
Qualifications What is Required
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive civil engineering experience within a utility, water/wastewater, or infrastructure environment
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification at hire; ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure when eligible, or within two years
- Valid driver’s license
- Proficiency with engineering software, modeling tools, and GIS/mapping systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences
What Is Preferred
- Experience with utility design, construction oversight, or municipal engineering
- Familiarity with water/wastewater system modeling or surveying practices
What We Offer
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options. Group Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Cafeteria plan and flexible benefits program Wellness program with incentives and benefit credits through Know Your Number® participation
- Onsite Gym and Onsite Medical Facility.
- Retirement & Financial Benefits Pension through the NC Local Government Employees’ Retirement System. 401(k) Match Retirement Plan. 457 Plan for additional retirement savings.
- A $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- The opportunity to work for an award-winning utility recognized for excellence, reliability, and community stewardship
- A mission-driven environment where leadership, innovation, and operational excellence directly impact the quality of life for the community we serve.
- Work-Life Balance & Support Paid Holidays and PTO with rollover options.
- Relocation assistance and temporary housing allowance (if applicable).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Mentorship and career development programs, and opportunities for advancement.