Water Project Engineer/Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:
At The Dyer Partnership, our work goes far beyond engineering drawings and technical reports. It’s about enhancing communities through engineering excellence and expert solutions. As a Water Project Engineer or Project Manager , you’ll play a key role in helping small towns across Oregon secure clean, reliable water and wastewater systems that protect public health and preserve natural resources.

Job Details:

You’ll lead a collaborative team that brings together Water Resource Systems, Engineering Services, and Construction Services into a streamlined development process. In this role, you will work closely with city leaders, utility managers, and community stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver practical engineering solutions. You’ll take projects from planning through design and construction, including pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, treatment systems, and stormwater improvements. Beyond the technical work, you’ll help our clients navigate funding, permitting, and regulatory requirements so that projects are not only engineered well, but also successfully delivered.

If you’re passionate about sustainable infrastructure, collaborative leadership, and technical innovation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and management of municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Review development proposals and engineering submissions.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and contractors.
• Provide guidance to project teams and ensure quality work.
• Build long-term client relationships through responsive, reliable service.
• Lead Interdisciplinary teams and resolve complex technical issues.
• Manage projects and provide exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Oregon PE license, or ability to obtain within a reasonable time.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS; experience with modeling software (SWMM, HEC-RAS) is a plus.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, DOE.
• Health care and retirement benefits.
• Reimbursement for professional registration and renewal.
• Diverse project opportunities across Oregon.
• Company events and supportive workplace culture.
• Professional growth opportunities.

About Us:
The Dyer Partnership is a growing civil engineering consulting firm with offices in Coos Bay, Roseburg, and Lebanon, Oregon. With a team of about thirty professionals, we’re big enough to tackle complex projects, yet small enough to maintain a close-knit, supportive culture. We’re driven by a simple mission: deliver practical, client-centered solutions that empower communities.

Visit our website at to see samples of our work.

The Dyer Partnership is an equal opportunity employer.

Email or mail cover letter and resume to the Office Manager: Rachel Arbuckle, The Dyer Partnership Engineers & Planners, Inc., 1330 Teakwood Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, View email address on us.fitly.work