Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

About the role

A growing, multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Project Engineer with a strong focus in Water/Wastewater to join its Baton Rouge OR Shreveport team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, and execution of water and wastewater infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary services.
• Conduct engineering analyses and evaluations to support municipal infrastructure improvements.
• Develop planning studies, technical reports, and infrastructure assessments.
• Design water distribution, treatment, wastewater collection, and treatment systems.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure and develop rehabilitation and improvement recommendations.
• Cook up project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communications.
• Attend client meetings and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable engineering standards, regulations, and quality-control procedures.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years of water/wastewater engineering and design experience.
• Experience: Delivering municipal infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction support.
• Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license in Louisiana required.
• Technical Skills: Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and ESRI/GIS products; Strong understanding of water and wastewater system design principles; Hydraulic modeling experience preferred; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project; Excellent communication, project management, and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years of water/wastewater engineering and design experience.
• Experience: Delivering municipal infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction support.
• Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license in Louisiana required.
• Technical Skills: Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and ESRI/GIS products; Strong understanding of water and wastewater system design principles; Hydraulic modeling experience preferred; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project; Excellent communication, project management, and client-facing skills.

Skills

• Excellent communication, project management, and client-facing skills.

Benefits & Professional Development

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and wellness programs.
• Employee assistance and mental health resources.
• Career development, technical training, and leadership growth opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate for the role and team.
• A collaborative culture that provides direct access to leadership and real opportunities to influence the future direction of the business.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can be tailored to fit the needs of the individual and the team.