Project Engineer - Water​/Wastewater

Sanford Office, 750 Monroe Road, Sanford, Florida, United States of America

Posted Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking both experienced and entry level Project Engineers to work in the Water/Wastewater Division in the Sanford, FL area. The successful candidate will be responsible for interfacing with the estimating department (Project Engineers will gain/enhance experience in estimating), Project Assistants (administrative functions are required to complete many assigned tasks) and the Project Superintendent as well as the Project Manager on construction management related tasks necessary to construct water/wastewater facilities.

• Perform duties related to the construction management of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations for local municipalities as part of their capital improvement programs.
• Develop Purchase Order and Subcontractor Scopes of Work to facilitate project buyout.
• Coordinating with Subcontractors and Vendors throughout the project.
• Identify and draft RFIs to the Owner or Engineer.
• Maintain and update project schedules using P6 scheduling software.
• Prepare, review and process shop drawings.
• Long lead equipment procurement and tracking.
• Material purchasing and expediting for our self-perform work.
• Maintain and update project logs (i.e. Submittal Log, RFI log, etc.).
• Maintain as‑built record drawings.
• Collect and assemble O&M materials.
• Value engineering design and proposals.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress and manage quality conformance to the plans and specifications.
• Coordinate and facilitate process equipment and full plant startup activities.
• Provide the Project Manager with support and accurate information to maximize project management effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 1-2 years of experience through an internship in a related field, or project management/engineering is preferred.

• Work‑life balance and growth opportunity.
• Wharton‑Smith values employees and maintains normal work hours throughout projects.
• Wharton‑Smith has an extensive and secured backlog of work over the next five years.
• Opportunities to grow and achieve your career goals through internal promotion.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Matching 401(k), Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• PTO includes Vacation, Personal time, sick time, Bereavement and Holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement, Linked In Learning, and other training materials available.
• Employee appreciation events, recreation sports activities and community outreach opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability

Wharton‑Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre‑JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).