Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a driven and versatile Water / Wastewater Engineer to help lead and grow our municipal W / WW practice. This is a strategic hire intended to fill a key leadership gap on our team and expand our service offerings into new areas such as treatment, master planning / modeling, and sewer rehabilitation (SSES) .

If you're passionate about solving complex infrastructure challenges, thrive in a collaborative team, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we want to talk to you.

Location : Durham, North Carolina (NC) (preferred) | Open to other Kimley-Horn Carolinas offices. | This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

Design and manage a range of W / WW projects, including water and sewer transmission systems, pump stations, treatment facilities, and sewer rehabilitation programs

Lead project tasks such as technical design, permitting, construction coordination, and quality control

Take ownership of project management duties including budgeting, proposal development, and scheduling

Serve as a point of contact for client communication, meetings, and regulatory coordination

Collaborate with internal teams across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions

Mentor and guide less-experienced staff; contribute to a strong team culture

Support strategic growth efforts in municipal markets across the Carolinas

Maintain high-quality deliverables and contribute to a growing W / WW practice

Qualifications

5–15 years of experience in water / wastewater engineering, preferably in the municipal space

Professional Engineering ( license or ability to obtain within 12 months

Technical experience in one or more of the following areas :

Water / wastewater treatment

Master planning and hydraulic modeling (., WaterGEMS, InfoWater, SewerGEMS)

Pump stations and conveyance systems

Sewer system evaluation surveys (SSES) and rehabilitation

Strong project management, coordination, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Interest in developing long-term client relationships and helping grow the business

An entrepreneurial mindset and a clear vision for career growth