What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Wessler Engineering?
About the Role
Build Communities. Lead Projects. Make an Impact.
We’re looking for a Project Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions for drinking water and wastewater projects that make a lasting impact in our local communities. In this role you’ll collaborate with Project Managers, clients, and technical staff to deliver drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
If you’re a motivated engineer who enjoys balancing technical design, project coordination, and team leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the technical execution of civil engineering projects from planning through completion.
- Coordinate with Project Managers to develop project schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
- Prepare and oversee engineering studies, designs, plans, and specifications.
- Guide and mentor designers, technicians, and support staff throughout project delivery.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and quality to ensure successful outcomes.
- Perform quality assurance and technical reviews to maintain company standards.
- Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions with internal teams and clients.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for future work.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 2 years of civil engineering experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of engineering design and project delivery.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- A collaborative mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Why Join Our Team?
- Work on meaningful projects that improve communities.
- Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals.
- Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and career advancement.
- Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on excellence and innovation.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Employee owned company that prioritizes staff and development
About Wessler
Wessler Engineering, a company committed to providing quality services that exceed our client’s and our employee’s expectations, is looking for you. An employee owned business since its inception in 1975, Wessler Engineering offers a challenging and diverse employment opportunity in an excellent working environment.
Benefits
Wessler Engineering offers a competitive wage, paid holidays, paid employee health and disability insurance, and 401(k) profit-sharing.