Are you ready to be more than just an employee? Join Thompson & Litton, a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) firm where your work directly sustains the health and growth of our communities. We are looking for a motivated Project Engineer specialized in water and wastewater systems to lead projects from initial concept through to final commissioning. If you're looking for a firm where you can own your projects and your future, let's talk.
The Role: Engineering for the Future
As a Project Engineer, you will be the technical lead on vital infrastructure projects. You will:
Design & Innovate: Lead the design of water distribution, sewer collection, and treatment plant projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D and WaterCAD.
Lead Project Lifecycles: Oversee feasibility studies, conceptual layouts, and the preparation of technical specifications and cost estimates.
Ensure Excellence: Conduct rigorous QA/QC reviews to ensure every project meets municipal, state, and federal regulatory standards.
Be a Partner to Clients: Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with community needs.
Mentor the Next Generation: Use your expertise to train and guide junior engineers in design excellence and project management.
What You Bring
Experience: 4–10+ years in civil engineering, with a focused background in water/wastewater infrastructure.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or eligibility to sit for the exam within the next 6–12 months.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
Tech Proficiency: High-level skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D and WaterCAD.
Preferred Expertise
Direct experience in the design of wastewater treatment plants (WWTP).
Familiarity with agency funding regulations and municipal infrastructure procedures.
Why Thompson & Litton?
Employee-Owned (ESOP): Work for a company where you are a shareholder. We invest in our people because our people own the firm.
Meaningful Work: We don't just build; we provide essential services—clean water and reliable infrastructure—to the regions we call home.
Stability & Growth: Benefit from a multi-office network that offers the resources of a large firm with the collaborative feel of a close-knit team.
Comprehensive Rewards: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, top-tier health/dental insurance, and a generous PTO policy.
If you're looking for a place to make a meaningful impact on communities, we want to hear from you!
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bristol, TN
Skills
AutoCADunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Civil Engineeringunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Environmental Engineeringunmatched
Feasibility Analysisunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Fundingunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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