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Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Gonzalez Companies, LLC
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026

Department: Water/Wastewater

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater to help serve our connection of clients and community. This role is perfect for a technical leader who enjoys hands-on design and guiding multidisciplinary teams toward successful delivery. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

  • Lead planning, analysis, and detailed design of water and wastewater systems, including treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and distribution/collection networks.
  • Serve as technical lead, ensuring designs comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and client objective
  • Perform and oversee hydraulic modeling, process calculations, and system evaluations.
  • Prepare, review, and seal engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, constructible designs.
  • Review and stamp engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and technical memoranda (as appropriate).
  • Support project managers by identifying risks, scope changes, and technical challenges early.



What you'll need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • 5 years of progressive experience in the design and management of water and/or wastewater, or sewer infrastructure projects.
  • Strong background in hydraulic modeling, or treatment process design planning
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and lead design teams.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.



Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including:

  • Competitive salary
  • Major medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401K
  • Bonus program
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off
  • Professional development
  • A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside
Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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