Project Engineer – Water Utility Infrastructure

Job overview

The Project Engineer – Water Utility Infrastructure role is onsite in Cleveland, OH, with travel and field work; compensation is $70,000–$120,000 per year. The role supports an engineering team delivering water, wastewater, and stormwater projects intended to support public health and sustainable communities. The engineer contributes from project concept through construction, preparing compliant designs and technical documents while coordinating with project managers, clients, and partners. Responsibility and technical ownership increase with experience, and senior-level staff may mentor junior colleagues.

What you'll do

• Design and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects
• prepare and review drawings, specifications, calculations, permitting documents, and construction exhibits
• perform engineering calculations, technical evaluations, and product research
• apply regulatory requirements
• identify design challenges and develop solutions
• collaborate with project managers
• support construction administration through RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field reports
• coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external partners
• review deliverables for quality
• represent the firm at project meetings, presentations, and public hearings
• occasional day trips and field work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

water utility infrastructure

cleveland oh

designworks talent

full-time

onsite

water systems

wastewater

stormwater

professional engineer license

field work

occasional travel

$70k–$120k

public health

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus and benefits are mentioned in the posting without further detail.

Why this role

Professional Engineer license required; role may be at Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level, with experience expectations varying by level.

About the employer

Designworks Talent is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.