Project Engineer​/Task Leader - Water Resources

Project Engineer / Task Leader - Water Resources

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We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Woolpert is hiring a Project Engineer / Task Leader to join our dynamic Water Team at our Columbia, South Carolina office. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with technical delivery on projects as well as budgeting, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting for specific project phase(s) and/or task(s). The role is key in establishing and improving levels of team technical competence, quality and efficiency.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

• Support various phases of water, wastewater, stormwater management projects from client communication to deliverable generation.
• Perform technical aspects of specified deliverables and lead technical staff in creating deliverables consistent with scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage project phases, ensuring completion of work that meets quality assurance requirements.
• Perform field work as needed.
• Analyze and interpret information, including field and water quality data, to present to clients in a meaningful format.
• Meet internal and/or external project deadlines.
• Comply with and implement clearly defined QA/QC measures.
• Communicate issues affecting phase/task or project schedule, budget or quality and escalates unresolved issues to project manager, team leader, and discipline leader.

• Bachelor degree in Civil, Biosystems, or related engineering program.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Willing to perform technical tasks as assigned and ensure the completion of additional tasks by other team members.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational skills to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Effective interface with clients, team members, and other firm resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Sound decisions/recommendations based on evaluation and synthesis of project information and data.
• Physically and mentally capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.
• Task and personnel management experience is preferred.

• Freedom to Work program:
  Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program:
  Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation:
  Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development:
  Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance:
  Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range
$72,080 - $108,120 USD

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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