Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
The Project Engineer in the Water/Wastewater Division manages construction activities for municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities, coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure quality and schedule adherence. This role involves construction management tasks including procurement, scheduling, documentation, and startup coordination, providing critical support to project managers and gaining experience in various project delivery methods such as Design-Build and Construction Management at Risk.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
- Support construction management for municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations as part of capital improvement programs.
- Develop Purchase Orders and Subcontractor Scopes of Work to facilitate project buyout.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and draft RFIs to the Owner or Engineer; prepare, review, and process submittals and shop drawings.
- Maintain and update project schedules using Primavera P6 (or equivalent scheduling software).
- Track long-lead equipment procurement and manage material purchasing and expediting for self-perform work.
- Maintain and update project logs (Submittal Log, RFI log, etc.) and as-built record drawings.
- Collect and assemble O&M manuals and handle document distribution.
- Participate in value engineering efforts, prepare design proposals, and support startup and commissioning activities.
- Visit project sites to monitor progress and ensure quality conformance to plans and specifications.
- Provide accurate, timely information and support to the Project Manager to maximize project delivery effectiveness.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience (including internships) preferred; entry-level candidates with relevant internship/project experience are considered.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools, shop drawings, RFIs, and procurement processes.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to coordinate multiple stakeholders on site and off site.
- Able to travel to project sites within the region as required.
Location & Employment Type
This role is based in Sanford, FL. The position supports projects in the local region — extensive travel is not required. Employment type: Contract and/or Full-Time (per project needs).
Compensation
- Estimated pay: $70,399 per year (estimated).
Note: This figure is an estimate provided in the source posting. Where applicable, pay ranges and final offers will comply with federal and state pay-transparency and employment laws.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Matching 401(k) and medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and holidays).
- Tuition reimbursement, LinkedIn Learning and other training resources.
- Employee appreciation events and community outreach opportunities.
- Supportive approach to work-life balance with regional staffing practices.
Additional Information
This hiring process is managed by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Trade & Construction industry. The client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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