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The Planet Group

Wastewater Project Engineer

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A Water or Wastewater Engineer specializes in the treatment and management of contaminated water. Designs sewage systems and water treatment plants.

$99,038 / year median in Michigan

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:
Wastewater Project Engineer Location:
Livonia, MI (or surrounding MI and OH areas)
Pay Range:
$85,000-$135,000+ /yearly (based on experience) + Bonuses +
Benefits Work Hours:
Monday to Friday (Hybrid 2 days in office 3 days from home)
Type of Employment:
Full time/ Permanent Hire Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in sewer conveyance design and pipeline/manhole rehabilitation to join their growing team. As a Project Engineer, you will directly contribute to the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with a specific focus on sewer pipeline and manhole rehabilitation. This role offers the opportunity to function as a lead engineer and/or assistant project manager on complex sewer rehabilitation challenges.
Responsibilities:
Serve as Project Engineer and/or Design Manager with full technical responsibility for planning, coordination, and execution of tasks for small or larger projects. Preparation of contract specifications and drawings. Planning, design and construction of new pipelines (pressure and gravity) and manholes or rehabilitation projects ranging in diameters and material type including condition assessment and prioritization and rehabilitation of existing pipelines. Pipe design calculations to determine pipe size, pressure class, external loads including trench design, pipe joint selection, etc. Technical expertise in the layout and profiles of pipeline design in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Utility investigations and coordination to determine and resolve potential vertical and horizontal utility conflicts. Knowledge of subsurface and geotechnical engineering requirements. Field surveying project requirements. Sewer system evaluation surveys; inflow/infiltration studies. Development and review of technical reports, proposals, contract documents, resources studies, and data analysis. Office and field engineering support during construction.
Requirements/ Qualifications:
NASSCO certification (preferred but not required) Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required. Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with a focus on conveyance systems. Strong understanding of trenchless technologies Experience with the design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant design software. Experience with project management principles and practices. #LI-CD1 #TPGSJ #EEM