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Project Engineer

Confident Staffing
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026

Project Engineer (1709748)                   $130k – $180k per year

Columbia, MD
Full Time; Direct Hire


Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer with experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and the capability to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment.


Job Responsibilities

- Plan, design, permit, inspect, and administer construction for water and wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations, distribution systems, collection and conveyance systems, storage tanks, and treatment facilities.

- Coordinate water and wastewater infrastructure design with other disciplines such as traffic, geotechnical, environmental, mechanical/electrical, and survey.

- Manage projects and provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

- Work effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision.

- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Prioritize multiple tasks and manage preparation of construction drawings and specifications.


Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

- 4–7 years of related experience.

- Professional Engineer (PE) License.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.


Preferred Qualifications

- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D (strongly preferred).

- Experience with MicroStation, Revit, ArcGIS, WaterGEMS, and/or SewerGEMS is a plus.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments effectively.


Upon Applying:

You’ll likely receive a chatbot with basic questions, then upon receiving your timely answers it’s possible that you’ll receive additional outreach of emails, texts and/or telephone calls from our recruiting firm if you’re being considered for this or another similar position.  Upon their recommendations after having discussed the position with you, it can lead to phone, virtual, and face-to-face conversations, and interviews with hiring managers at the company.

If the job description, location, and compensation, align with your qualifications, we encourage you to apply. 

To explore additional opportunities, visit our job board: confidentsearchconsultants.com 

Confident Search Consultants, a division of Confident Staffing, specializes in connecting engineers and qualified professionals with exceptional career opportunities across the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Employees and applicants are provided a full and fair opportunity for employment, career advancement, and access to programs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or parental status, and will not be discriminated against for any other legally protected group or status.


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