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Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater (Entry Level)

Garver Engineering
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026
Careers Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater (Entry Level) Columbia, South Carolina
Garver is seeking aProject Engineertojoin our establishedWater Services team in Greenville, SC or Columbia, SC.
This position will be responsible for performing a wide array of Water Business Line planning, modeling and design projects for Garver's clients in South Carolina, such as:
  • Distribution systems, including conveyance and network piping, pump stations, storage units and reservoirs
  • Collection systems, including interceptor, network and outfall piping, pump stations.
The Project Engineer will be led by aSeniorProject Manageron a team consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and CAD technicians focused on the production of design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans, sections, details and specifications.
Thesuccessful candidate for this role must also have the following capabilities:
  • Ability to work closely with clients to ensure quality deliverables are met efficiently
  • Effectively communicate with internal and external clients one-on-one, as agroup or in a presentation setting
  • Ability to steer a team of junior project engineers and CAD Technicians to accomplish design, budget and project requirements
  • Desire to gain marketing and project management experience
Garver offers the opportunity for further career development, mentorship from seasoned industry engineers and a fun, fast-paced work environment. Join us and see why Garver has been voted a "Best Firm to Work For."
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, biological,or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Licensed Engineer In Training or ability to gain within 6 months of hire
  • 0-1 years of relatedwater/wastewater designexperience
  • Familiarity with ODEQ regulations
  • Strong communications skills
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook
Preferred Skills:
  • Masters' degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Hydraulic profiles
  • Pump calculations
  • Specification review
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home atGarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Garver, LLC is an affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, veterans, religion or disability, in programs, activities, hiring and employment and complies with all civil rights provisions.Complaints of alleged discrimination or if you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Tatiana Herrington, Director of Human Resources, TBHerrington@GarverUSA.com, (501) 537-3256.

 

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