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Senior Project Engineer

LaSalle Network
Charlotte, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 9/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2025
Work Location and Schedule

  • Primary Office: Charlotte, NC
  • Work Environment: Office and field-based, with exposure to outdoor utility and plant environments.
  • Pay: $135k based on experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform project scope and alternative analyses to support business case development
  • Create engineering standards, designs, and plans for water and wastewater systems
  • Evaluate proposals and provide PE stamp/seal on approved designs
  • Develop cost estimates, project specifications, and engineering documents
  • Exercise sound engineering judgment on material and system selection
  • Coordinate with regulatory agencies and technical personnel
  • Oversee mid- to large-sized utility projects
  • Select and specify project materials and equipment
  • Hire, manage, and oversee external consultants or contractors
  • Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with design and safety standards
  • Coordinate construction activities with field operations teams
  • Routinely act as Project Manager or Construction Superintendent
  • Approve change orders and cost modifications as needed
  • Update construction and engineering standards regularly
  • Conduct hydraulic modeling and system analysis
  • Respond to service requests and troubleshooting needs from operations
  • Provide subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders
  • Support capital planning and infrastructure improvement initiatives

Experience

What You'll Bring

  • 3 years of project management experience
  • 5 years of professional engineering experience in the water/wastewater industry
  • Experience with engineering design, construction, and contract administration

Education & Certification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental preferred)
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (required)

Preferred Technical Skills

  • Experience with SCADA, GIS, and asset management systems (preferred)
  • Familiarity with construction techniques, safety standards, and best practices

General Skills & Attributes

  • Strong safety mindset and adherence to engineering safety practices
  • Comprehensive understanding of municipal utility operations
  • Project budgeting, scoping, and scheduling expertise
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical writing skills
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven
  • Ability to balance engineering expertise with practical business needs
  • Skilled in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and internal project management software
  • Able to perform basic physical tasks (e.g., lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, stooping)
  • Valid driver’s license required throughout employment

Work Environment

  • Mix of office and field work, including exposure to utility plant conditions
  • Occasional work in extreme cold/hot weather, loud noise, wastewater, and chemicals
  • Must wear/use protective gear including hearing protection, chemical suits, safety glasses, and PPE
  • OSHA compliance required

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.

Salary : $135,000

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