Project Engineer - Water​/Wastewater

We are seeking an enthusiastic Project Engineer, PE, (Mid-Career Utility PE) passionate about environmental engineering. This critical role in a fast‑growing business unit provides design and plan production support of civil engineering (water/wastewater) design projects. As an employee‑owned company, you will share in the value you create as we continue the growth trajectory that has led us to No. 148 on ENR's top 500 design firms.

• Provides technical and design services in support of water infrastructure projects (i.e., water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection/pumping).
• Provides design and plan production support of civil engineering projects as part of a multi‑discipline project team.
• Conducts preliminary and final engineering evaluations, performs design calculations and assessments, prepares various reports, produces design drawings, prepares technical specifications, and prepares permit submittals for civil engineering projects.
• Works as part of a project team.
• Manages various tasks on several concurrent projects, following them through to completion within allocated time and budget.
• Stays current with design requirements for local, state, and federal permit agencies.
• Attends client/business meetings and may give project presentations.

• BS in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering with Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or ability to acquire a LA Professional Engineer (PE) within 6‑12 months via reciprocity.
• At least 2 years of progressive experience in the design of water/wastewater, drainage, flood protection, transportation, and/or site/land development projects.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Methodical, precise, and consistent, while enjoying variety in work schedule and tolerating change as work demands.
• Process‑oriented individual with strong organizational and technical skills.
• Solid communicator with strong writing and verbal skills, able to understand directives from the PM and coordinate efforts with the design team.
• Technically competent, a team player with good communication ability.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently, but also works effectively as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

• Able to support water/wastewater, drainage, flood protection, transportation, and site/land development type projects, depending on experience and expertise.
• Preferably 5‑10 years of experience in civil engineering design.
• Experience preparing plans, profiles, cross‑sections, elevations, structure sections, construction details, pipe routing, references, and perspective drawings.
• Experience acquiring permits from local, state, and federal review agencies, including direct coordination and communication with such agencies.
• Experience with design and plan production software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and/or similar products.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): all employees are owners and benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay plus paid holidays, bereavement and parental leave, medical and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from: stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities and training: grow confidently in your career with mentoring and training options.
• Professional development: tuition reimbursement, early‑career professional program, online courses, and more.
• Work that makes a difference: see the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: people to help you solve problems, cheer successes, and encourage you along the way.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work, and play, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed.

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McKim & Creed is an Equal‐Opportunity and Affinity Employer, VEVRAA Federal Contractor. The company considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status and maintains a Drug‑Free Workplace.

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Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelors (required)
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Professional Engineer (required)

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