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Wastewater Project Engineer – Municipal Focus (5–10 Years Experience)

Location: Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington, NC (Hybrid)

Relocation: Available for qualified candidates across the U.S.

A well-established water and wastewater consulting firm with a deep footprint across the Carolinas is looking for a Project Engineer to join their municipal team. Backed by long-term relationships with more than 100 municipalities, this group leads critical plant upgrade and expansion projects that directly support local communities.

You’ll work directly under a highly regarded Regional Director who has spent his career delivering high-impact municipal wastewater solutions. He’s seeking a technically driven engineer who can grow into a client-facing leader over time. This is a long-term opportunity to be mentored by someone who has become a trusted name in the region.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver technical and design services on a range of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Support treatment facility upgrades, pipeline and pump station design, and utility system evaluations
• Prepare drawings, reports, technical specifications, and permitting documents
• Collaborate closely with project teams while also taking ownership of individual tasks
• Join client meetings and help sustain and grow project relationships

What You’ll Bring:

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• PE license in NC or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 5–10 years of relevant water/wastewater design experience
• Strong communication skills and an interest in becoming more client-facing
• A desire to grow your technical skills while also expanding your professional network

Why This Role:

• Work on meaningful municipal projects that shape communities across the Carolinas
• Direct mentorship from a well-known industry leader
• Structured pathway to future leadership and project management
• Hybrid flexibility and choice of office in Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington

If you're technically solid and thinking about what your next step could look like, please apply. This role is ideal for someone who wants to stay hands-on in design while gaining the experience and support to lead in the future.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Industries Civil Engineering, Engineering Services, and Environmental Services

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