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Project Engineer (Water Wastewater)

Actalent
Lafayette, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 2/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer (Water Wastewater) position at Actalent?

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to support water and wastewater facility construction projects. This position involves working closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent to manage a variety of tasks, including RFIs, submittals, budget tracking, and site coordination. The role is primarily based on the project site. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Construction Management, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, and preferably 1-5 years of experience in water/wastewater or related fields. Experience in heavy civil or industrial plant work may also be considered.

Why You Should Be Interested:

  • Backlog is the biggest this company has ever seen
  • Family owned business, 2nd generation, employees are treated like family
  • Strong culture of ethics
  • Company truck gas card
  • Profit sharing, 401k match, PTO, and other benefits

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • 1-5 years of experience in water/wastewater facilities or related fields
  • RFI's, submittals, budget tracking, and site coordination experience

Work Environment: This role is primarily based in the field. Projects are along the front range - anywhere from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. A company truck gas card are provided for this role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Truck & gas card phone, lap top, ipad Profit sharing & bonus program 401k match 💼 Multiple Medical Plan Options: Choose from United Healthcare PPOs and Kaiser HMOs with varying deductibles and copays to fit your needs—including $0 deductible options in Colorado. 🦷 Robust Dental Coverage: UNUM Dental PPO offers up to $5,000 annual benefit maximum, with orthodontia coverage and a buy-up option for enhanced benefits. 👓 Affordable Vision Care: EyeMed Vision Plan includes no-charge exams, annual coverage for lenses/frames, and up to $150 allowance for contacts or frames. 🐾 Pet Benefit Solutions: Access discounts on veterinary care, prescriptions, and 24/7 pet telehealth—plus lost pet recovery services. 🛡️ Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance: Customize coverage with Colonial Life, including up to $500,000 in life insurance and short-term disability benefits up to $7,500/month.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75,000 - $115,000

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