What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Project Engineer position at Wright?
Project Engineer
We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our Water Group in Topsham or Portland office. This role is involved with planning, design, and construction administration for drinking water source, distribution, storage, and treatment projects.
Responsibilities:
- Planning, design, and construction administration for drinking water source, distribution, storage, and treatment projects
- Provide support to Lead Project Engineers and other team members
- Hydraulic design for pump and piping systems
- Master planning, asset management
- Writing technical reports, memos, communications
- Working on pilot studies as assigned
- Travel to sites; field work visits for projects in various phases
Essential Functions:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Builds strong relationship with coworkers and colleagues
- Continual learning and ongoing professional development
- Excellent personal organization and time management skills
- Self-motivated and results-driven, possessing strong attention to detail
Experience:
- 3-5 years of previous engineering experience working on a variety of water projects
- Commensurate experience with local, state, and federal regulatory and funding processes
- MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
- AutoCAD and GIS knowledge is a plus
Education:
- B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Certifications:
- Must have Engineer in Training Certification
Your Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
- Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
- Mental health and well-being benefit
- Paid volunteer hours
- 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
- Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
- Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
- Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment
Best in Class Engagement:
- Our recent employee engagement survey revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
- At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.
