Title: Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer Department: Engineering – Water Utility Infrastructure Location: Cleveland, OH Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: On-site with Travel and Field Work Compensation: $70K – $130K (commensurate with experience) + Bonus + Benefits Overview Join a growing Utility Infrastructure team delivering impactful water, wastewater, and stormwater projects that directly support public health and sustainable communities. This role is designed for engineers at varying experience levels, from developing professionals building technical depth to seasoned engineers leading complex design efforts. You will contribute to projects from concept through construction, collaborating with Project Managers and senior technical staff while gaining increasing ownership based on your experience level. Key Responsibilities • Design and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, including distribution systems, pumping stations, treatment facilities, green infrastructure, and utility relocations • Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, calculations, permitting documents, and construction exhibits • Perform engineering calculations, technical evaluations, and product research (increasing in complexity with experience) • Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to ensure compliant, constructible designs • Identify design challenges and develop practical, efficient, and innovative solutions • Collaborate with Project Managers on technical execution, planning, and problem-solving • Support construction administration through RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field reports • Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external partners for seamless project delivery • Contribute to quality assurance through review of engineering documents and deliverables • Mentor and support junior staff (senior-level expectation; developing skill at PE level) • Serve as technical representative of firm at all required project meetings, presentations, and public hearings Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field • Professional Engineer (PE) license required • Experience range: • Project Engineer: ~4+ years of relevant experience • Senior Project Engineer: 10+ years of diversified experience • Background in water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal or public utility projects • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and infrastructure best practices • Proven ability to handle increasing technical complexity and project responsibility with experience • Active involvement or interest in professional organizations (e.g., WEF, AWWA, ASCE) • Travel: Occasional day trips to project sites and client meetings • Field Work: Occasional site assessment, field measurements, construction observation Why You’ll Love This Role Purpose-driven work: Design infrastructure that directly improves public health, sustainability, and quality of life • Growth and mentorship: Learn from senior engineers while building leadership and technical expertise • Ownership and impact: Take real responsibility for projects, not just pieces of them • Collaborative culture: Work with cross-functional teams that value communication and shared success • Variety and challenge: No two projects are the same, keeping your work engaging and meaningful • Career momentum: Clear opportunities to advance technically and professionally