Project Engineer (Water / Wastewater)

About Us :

Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, offering services in construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. Serving both public and private sectors, Cochran's expertise spans municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water / wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With 120+ professionals, the firm delivers tailored solutions backed by deep expertise and is guided by core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust-ensuring principal involvement and outstanding service throughout every project.

Cochran's Ozark, Missouri headquarters'location, is looking for a Project Engineer with Water / Wastewater experience to join our team.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a Project Engineer with experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects to join our team. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in design and project coordination, holds an EIT certification , and is either actively pursuing or recently earned their Professional Engineer (PE) license .

Key Responsibilities :

• Support and lead water / wastewater engineering projects from planning and design through construction
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, design plans, and specifications
• Assist in project management tasks, including budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination
• Conduct field investigations and site visits as needed
• Ensure projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff
• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, and contractor inquiries during construction

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