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Project Engineer Water/Wastewater (PE)

McKim & Creed, Inc.
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic Project/Process Engineer Water/Wastewater. This is a critical role in a very fast-growing business unit to provide design and plan production support of civil engineering (water/wastewater) design projects. As an employee-owned company, you will share in the value you create as we continue the growth trajectory that has led us to improving to No. 148 on ENR’s top 500 design firms.

This role will require you to be in the office a minimum of 4 days a week.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

  • Fulfill engineering duties for the design, permitting, and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facility projects.
  • Preparation of accurate presentations, process evaluation, design, details, and construction documents.
  • Knowledge and/or understanding treatment process modeling and overall process hydraulics.
  • Oversight of project design teams, including engineers, designers, consultants, and clients.
  • Coordination and collaboration with firm disciplines, other project engineers or project managers.
  • Research, interpretation and ensuring implementation of relevant codes, treatment process requirements, client requirements, standards, and templates.
  • Preparation of specifications, review of shop drawings, and construction administration support.
  • Periodic travel to perform business development and project management tasks. Duty includes preparation or review of subsequent reports and exhibits.
  • Oversight and assistance with compiling documents/construction plans from all disciplines and submittal to agencies having jurisdiction.
  • Oversight of project quality control implementation.
  • Weekly coordination with and reporting to manager regarding project/program performance with respect to quality, status, schedule, and budget.

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • 4 to 8 years’ experience in design and permitting of wastewater treatment plant projects.
  • NC PE or able to gain PE quickly through reciprocity
  • B.S. Degree in civil/environmental/chemical engineering from a recognized, accredited program.
  • Fundamentally sound, strong in design and value engineering, analytically strong problem-solving skills, experienced in dealing with regulatory agencies, and strong management, organization, and communication skills.
  • Enjoy working with people, be proactive, and be a motivator.
  • Driven to deliver quality product, a true understanding of schedule and budget, keeping managers informed, and following up to see a project to completion.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects in parallel and handle projects from inception to completion.
  • Willing to work as a team in the office 4 days a week and have strong organization and communication skills.
  • Requires a valid driver's license, acceptable motor vehicle record, cleared criminal background check and negative drug test result.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

  • Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
  • Aligned to McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.
  • Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
  • Competitive pay  paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
  • Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
  • Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
  • Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
  • Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
  • Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A PART OF OUR TEAM!

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

 

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