Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Overview KCI's Sparks Water/Wastewater practice is seeking a Project Engineer with a focus on facility projects including pumping stations and treatment plants. At KCI, we emphasize integrity, collaboration, and growth opportunities for our employees. We offer a competitive compensation package, family-friendly benefits, a collaborative work environment, and extensive training, mentorship, and development opportunities. KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. We are recognized as an industry leader and employ cutting‑edge technologies, management practices, and strategic initiatives. KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Duties, Responsibilities & Other Work with the Project Manager for successful project execution. Design water and wastewater facilities including pumping stations, storage facilities, and treatment plants. Prepare and review design calculations, engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical evaluations and reports for water and wastewater facility projects. Maintain accurate records of design calculations, reports and correspondence; perform site assessments and feasibility studies. Provide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers‑in‑training, BIM/CAD technicians or other technical personnel. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, preparing permit applications and obtaining necessary approvals. Provide construction administration and engineering services (submittal review, contract document interpretation, RFI, shop drawing reviews, correspondence, change orders) as required. Communicate and coordinate with clients, utility owners, project teams including other engineering disciplines, designers, and subconsultants. Comply with all KCI policies and procedures. Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope. Proficiency with BIM and CAD design platforms, specifically Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. Experience in process system design including pump head loss calculations, pump selection, treatment plant head losses, chemical system design, process equipment system design, and similar systems. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight project deadlines. Ability to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary design team, with the initiative to work independently and take on additional projects as needed. Ability to conduct field work at existing facilities to gather information for reports and designs. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) is required; experience with Microsoft Project is preferred. Essential duties and responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or related field. Five (5) or more years of project experience in the study, design and engineering of water and wastewater facilities and related projects. Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring engineering projects. Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery. Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance and safety protocols. Strong problem solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast‑paced environment. Education and/or work experience preferred: Master’s Degree. Certificate, license or registration required: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Pre‑employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position. #J-18808-Ljbffr KCI Technologies, Inc.