Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Water/Wastewater Engineer

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

• 515 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, preferably in the municipal space

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) 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 (e.g., 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

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn:

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.