Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, interviews for this job opening will be conducted via video or phone. We may wait until the health crisis has subsided before continuing the hiring process.

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced  Project Engineer  to work in the  Water/Wastewater Division  in the  Charlotte, NC  area. The successful candidate will be responsible for the completion of specific project tasks as assigned by the Project Manager. In this position, the candidate will interface with the estimating division (Project Engineers will gain/enhance experience in estimating), Project Assistant (administrative functions are required to complete many assigned tasks) and the Project Superintendent as well as the Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Primarily performs duties in planning for environmental projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations.
• Maintain project logs (i.e. Submittal Log, RFI log, etc.).
• Maintain and update schedules.
• Identify need for, and write RFI’s.
• Prepare, review and process shop drawings.
• Maintain as-built drawings.
• Collect and assemble O&M materials.
• Purchase Order and Subcontract Scope analysis and drafting.
• Material purchasing and expediting.
• Document distribution.
• Value engineering design and proposals.
• Coordinating with Subcontractors and Vendors.
• Contract document distribution to job site, vendors and subcontractors.
• Visits project sites to monitor progress conformance to plans and standards.
• Coordinate facility startup activities.
• Provide the Project Manager with support and accurate information to maximize project management effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• 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 as Project Engineer preferred. 

Recruiting Disclaimer:

Job seekers should be aware of potential job scams. Wharton-Smith will not ask candidates to pay money upfront, or provide banking information during the interview process. We will not ask a candidate to pay a fee for a background check, or to purchase work-at-home equipment or materials prior to starting work. We require a face-to-face interview with candidates before we make a job offer. For more information, please go to the Federal Trade Commission website.

Information

• Location: Charlotte, United States

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

Taxonomy

• Process Engineering & Project Management
• Project Management
• Principal Process Engineer