What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer-Water Treatment position at Dugan & Meyers?
Project Engineer – Water Treatment Construction
Build With a Team That Builds Differently.
Baker Water is growing and seeking a Project Engineer to join our Treatment team. This role is integral to the construction and commissioning of wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation facilities, and water treatment systems, with a strong emphasis on self-perform construction.
If you’re looking to be hands-on, learn from experienced builders, and have real impact on complex infrastructure projects, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.
About The Role
As a Project Engineer, you’ll support the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale treatment and industrial projects. You’ll work closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
A key part of this role is helping leverage Baker Waters’ self-perform capabilities — giving our teams greater control over schedule, cost, and craftsmanship.
Why Baker Water?
Baker Construction is a nationally respected builder delivering complex, high-impact projects across five divisions: industrial, industrial distribution, structural, restoration, and water and wastewater infrastructure. At Baker, you’ll find more than job security and competitive pay. You’ll have ownership in your work, develop new skills, earn valuable credentials, and advance on your terms. Guided by our core values of People, Honor, and Grit, we invest in individuals who take pride in their work, follow through on commitments, and are driven to achieve more. If you’re looking for a place where your effort matters, your growth is supported, and your career can go as far as you want it to go, you’ll find it at Baker.
Key Responsibilities
Ready to Build Your Career?
Apply today and join a team where your contribution directly impacts project success — and where the work you do truly makes a difference.
Build With a Team That Builds Differently.
Baker Water is growing and seeking a Project Engineer to join our Treatment team. This role is integral to the construction and commissioning of wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation facilities, and water treatment systems, with a strong emphasis on self-perform construction.
If you’re looking to be hands-on, learn from experienced builders, and have real impact on complex infrastructure projects, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.
About The Role
As a Project Engineer, you’ll support the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale treatment and industrial projects. You’ll work closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
A key part of this role is helping leverage Baker Waters’ self-perform capabilities — giving our teams greater control over schedule, cost, and craftsmanship.
Why Baker Water?
Baker Construction is a nationally respected builder delivering complex, high-impact projects across five divisions: industrial, industrial distribution, structural, restoration, and water and wastewater infrastructure. At Baker, you’ll find more than job security and competitive pay. You’ll have ownership in your work, develop new skills, earn valuable credentials, and advance on your terms. Guided by our core values of People, Honor, and Grit, we invest in individuals who take pride in their work, follow through on commitments, and are driven to achieve more. If you’re looking for a place where your effort matters, your growth is supported, and your career can go as far as you want it to go, you’ll find it at Baker.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and distribute contract documents, addenda, field orders, RFIs, and RFPs.
- Review and track shop drawings and submittals for specification compliance.
- Support project quality control efforts, including deviation reports, pre-pour inspections, and testing requirements.
- Coordinate RFIs among owners, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Assist in preparing proposals and owner change order requests, including pricing of self-perform work.
- Maintain “As-Built” drawings and prepare project close-out documentation.
- Collect and organize O&M manuals, guarantees, and warranties.
- Help maximize efficiency and quality through effective use of self-perform work.
- 1–3 years of experience in water/wastewater construction or related heavy civil work.
- BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- Working knowledge of construction practices, scheduling, and safety protocols.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Bluebeam preferred.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
- Supportive leadership and investment in your professional growth.
- Stable, growing company with long-standing industry reputation.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off
- Uncapped referral bonus program.
- Company-paid life insurance and more.
Ready to Build Your Career?
Apply today and join a team where your contribution directly impacts project success — and where the work you do truly makes a difference.