Project Engineer, Environmental Engineer

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

• Compensation
  : $85,000 - $100,000 yearly
• Paid Time Off
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  Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits
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  The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution
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  We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us
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  Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits
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  Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Project Engineer
. Responsible for planning, design, and construction supervision of new development, capital, and in-house projects for water and wastewater utilities and providing engineering expertise and support for Operations as needed. In addition to providing independent, professional engineering expertise and knowledge for utilities; will provide project management, business analysis and regulatory support for the operation of the facilities.

Work Location and Schedule

The project engineer will be primarily based at our office in Charlotte, NC
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• Create and/or review engineer designs and plans and specifications for water production, water distribution, wastewater collections, water and wastewater treatment processes and systems.
• Evaluate project proposals and utility work designs and provide stamp or seal of approval for engineering designs as the Professional Engineer.
• Independently exercise sound professional judgement in the development of design criteria, selecting suitable processes, materials, and other aspects related to utility operations and capital project execution.
• Engage with regulatory agencies, other utility operators and technical personnel as needed to facilitate continuing utility operations and capital project execution.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct engineering review of new development plans and specifications.
• Provide Project Engineering Oversight for several mid‑sized or larger utility projects on an ongoing basis.
• Select and specify materials, technologies and equipment for projects.
• Work with internal and/or external Project Management teams to develop processes and procedures standards for project delivery.
• Work with the project team to hire and oversee external contractors or consultants based on capital project needs.
• Perform inspections to ensure that the construction of the utility projects follow the design documents and design intentions; occasionally perform testing.
• Work with internal and external construction resources to coordinate construction of the engineering plans, communicating project schedule and tasks.
• Act as designated project manager to lead and manage projects on an as‑needed basis.
• Act as construction superintendent on an as‑needed basis to ensure project controls are in place and procedures are executed safely and properly according to requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and/or external project teams in response to capital project challenges to review and approve change order and cost proposals, modifying ongoing projects as required.
• Plan for and review updates to construction and engineering standards.
• Conduct hydraulic system analysis including usage…