Project Engineer - Wastewater

Description

• Monitors construction and supervises field personnel assigned to a task, data collection or a specific project.
• Acts as technical expert on assigned projects when operating as an individual contributor, and acts as Project Manager on smaller scope or specialty projects as assigned.
• Independently communicates on technical matters with the client.
• Actively assists the Project Manager, or acts as project manager, and assigns tasks and schedules to Staff Engineer (I/II), Project Engineer and non-exempt project team members, answers questions, and monitors progress.
• Responds to contractor questions and issues and prepares and issues project addenda as needed.
• Makes major design decisions that meet the needs of external customers while coordinating the impact of such decisions on related project efforts.
• Participates in the creation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work.
• Assists the Client in bidding or contractor selection if authorized by the Project Manager.
• Recommends and prepares change orders.
• Checks the accuracy (formal and informal QA/QC) of assigned tasks completed by other engineering and technical staff.
• Pro-actively identifies technical, schedule or financial issues and seeks resolution from the Project Manager and/or the client, as appropriate to the situation.
• Signs and seals engineering documents as an authorized representative of the company.
• As an individual contributor, uses professional judgment to direct and independently complete assigned engineering designs.

Requirements

This role is ideal for a PE who enjoys applying technical expertise to municipal projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with a team of skilled professionals. You’ll gain hands-on experience in design, construction, and project leadership while contributing to projects that strengthen communities and enhance public infrastructure. If you’re looking for a career where your engineering skills make a tangible impact on municipal services, this opportunity is for you.

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer passionate about delivering essential municipal water and wastewater solutions? Join HR Green’s Wastewater team in St. Paul and play a key role in projects that serve communities directly—from upgrades to municipal wastewater treatment plants and drinking water facilities to improvements in water distribution and collection systems. Your work will help ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable water services for residents and businesses alike.

• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited four-year or graduate engineering university, and be professionally registered (P.E.) in one or more states in which HR. Green, Inc. conducts business (or have the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment).
• Possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• Previous wastewater experience required.
• Capable of correctly operating technical analysis equipment and computer equipment.
• Has four or more years of design/engineering experience and a demonstrated ability to act as an authorized agent of the company to sign engineering documents.
• Must hold current registered Professional Engineer certification in one or more states in which HR Green conducts business or have the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment.

Benefits

$74,000.00 - $116,000.00

Compensation Range

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Minnesota Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy Bill Article 7 Section 2 amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

Training + Development

Interview process

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Security clearance