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About Us
At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or other related field required.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure is required.
- Minimum of 6 years professional experience working in water/wastewater conveyance engineering in a consultant capacity for local government/municipal or industrial clients.
- Working knowledge and understanding of local and state design codes and standards.
- Detailed civil design experience for water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
- Proficient working experience with MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, REVIT, and hydraulic/stormwater/process modeling software.
- Must be exceptional in written and oral communication, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver highly persuasive presentations that build client confidence and result in securing favorable design contracts.
Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.
About the Role
Our Alabama and Georgia office locations have an opening for an ambitious, mid-level engineer with broad experience in stormwater and conveyance projects. Our team of project professionals will provide you with support and flexibility, allowing you to produce high-quality work while maintaining a work-life balance. Our projects are engaging, challenging, and have a significant impact on the communities we serve.
As a Project Engineer, you will:
- Plan, design, and evaluate water and wastewater conveyance and utility projects, including relocations.
- Provide support for study and design projects, including collection, conveyance, pumping, treatment, and distribution systems, and environmental compliance.
- Perform hydraulic modeling, including stormwater H&H, gravity pipe/open channel flow, and pressure systems such as water distribution and/or wastewater force mains.
- Prepare design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and opinions of probable construction cost.
- Support construction through field visits, submittal reviews, and coordination with contractors.
- Maintain client relationships and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, on-time projects.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, conduct code research, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join Us
If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s what you can expect:
Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.