Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
The Project Engineer in the Water/Wastewater Division at Confidential Client is responsible for managing construction activities of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations, coordinating with subcontractors and vendors, and supporting project management functions. This role involves hands-on construction management, scheduling, procurement, quality control, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery within municipal capital improvement programs.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater to support construction management for municipal water and wastewater facilities and pump stations in Sanford, FL. This role supports project buyout, procurement, scheduling, submittal/RFI management, field quality checks, and startup activities. Employment type: Contract or Full-Time.
What you’ll do
- Perform construction management duties for water/wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations as part of municipal capital improvement programs.
- Develop purchase orders and subcontractor scopes of work to support project buyout.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams throughout project execution.
- Identify, draft, and track RFIs to the owner or design engineer.
- Maintain and update project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 (or similar).
- Prepare, review, and process shop drawings and submittals.
- Track long-lead equipment procurement and support material purchasing/expediting.
- Maintain project logs (submittal log, RFI log, etc.) and as-built record drawings.
- Collect and assemble O&M manuals and closeout documentation.
- Distribute project documents and maintain accurate records.
- Support value engineering, design clarifications, and cost/schedule proposals.
- Visit project sites to monitor progress and ensure quality conformance to plans and specifications.
- Coordinate and facilitate process equipment and full-plant startup activities.
- Provide timely, accurate information to the Project Manager to maximize project delivery effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- 0–2 years relevant experience (internship or entry-level project engineering experience is acceptable).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with construction documentation (RFIs, submittals, as-built drawings).
- Experience or willingness to learn Primavera P6 scheduling software.
- Comfortable coordinating with field crews, subcontractors, and design teams.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple project tasks simultaneously.
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation (based on experience).
- Matching 401(k) and medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, holidays).
- Tuition reimbursement, access to LinkedIn Learning, and other training resources.
- Employee events and community engagement opportunities.
- On-the-job exposure to self-perform construction, construction management-at-risk, and design-build delivery methods for robust career development.
Location & work type
- Location: Sanford, FL (onsite field visits required; regional office proximity preferred).
- Employment Type: Contract or Full-Time.
- This position is not remote.
Keywords & career fit
This role is a strong fit for early-career engineers or construction management graduates seeking hands-on experience in municipal water/wastewater projects, scheduling (P6), submittals and RFIs, procurement/expediting, and plant startup activities.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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