Project Engineer (Project Management) - Water + Environment Market

Gresham Smith

The Role

Overview

Lead planning, design, and delivery of water & wastewater infrastructure projects

Key Responsibilities

  • design review
  • cost estimating
  • project prioritization
  • consultant management
  • construction engineering
  • program management

Tasks

-Prepare and review engineering design documents, calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports for accuracy, constructability, and adherence to program standards. -Assist with prioritization of sanitary sewer projects based on regulatory drivers, asset condition, capacity needs, and client objectives. -Manage and provide technical direction to external consultants for capital improvement project design and delivery. -Support procurement of design and construction services, including scope development, proposal evaluation, and contract negotiations. -Provide engineering services during construction to ensure compliance with codes, permitting requirements, and best practices. -Support overall management of a Consent Decree Sewer Program, including planning, scheduling, reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. -Participate in recurring client, regulatory, and stakeholder update meetings; deliver presentations and progress reports. -Mentor and support junior staff, fostering professional growth and technical development. -Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, permitting agencies, and utilities to align goals, deliverables, and timelines. -Manage planning, design, and evaluation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including collection, treatment, conveyance, pumping, distribution, drainage, and relocation projects. -Collaborate with design consultants, contractors, procurement, and construction management activities.

Requirements

  • 10+ years
  • water/wastewater
  • pe license
  • engineering degree
  • epa knowledge
  • ms office

What You Bring

-Minimum 10 years of professional design experience in water/wastewater engineering in a consulting environment, including developing plans, leading client meetings, and preparing technical reports. -Strong background in water and wastewater treatment, pumping, and conveyance system design; familiarity with trenchless installation and rehabilitation technologies. -Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related engineering field. -Knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards, EPA regulatory programs, consent decrees, and permitting requirements. -Ability to travel to project sites and perform field inspections, including climbing ladders/stairs and lifting up to 30 pounds. -Proficiency with MS Office Suite and strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

The Company

About Gresham Smith

-Delivering forward-thinking solutions in architecture, engineering, and planning. -Specializing in the design and development of infrastructure, transportation, and building projects with a diverse portfolio of work. -Successfully executed a variety of projects, ranging from transportation hubs to commercial buildings and residential developments. -Notable for expertise in urban planning, transit-oriented designs, aviation, and healthcare facilities. -Collaborates closely with government agencies, public organizations, and private sector clients, ensuring seamless integration of design with functionality. -Transforms challenges into impactful infrastructure that shapes communities and economies through innovative problem-solving and design.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Water

Utilities

Government

Mobility

Broadband and Communication