Project Engineer Water/Wastewater (PE)

McKim & Creed is an employee-owned engineering firm that puts people first—our clients, our communities, and our team. This is an opportunity to join our expanding Pensacola office, where you’ll enjoy the coastal lifestyle of Florida’s Gulf Coast while contributing to a high-performing utility team with a robust backlog, steady growth, and low staff turnover. While your primary focus will be water and wastewater infrastructure, you’ll also have opportunities to collaborate across service lines—including land development, transportation, and survey—and contribute to projects in other regions across the Southeast. This role is ideal for an early- to mid-career engineer looking to deepen technical skills, broaden experience, and build a long-term path in a stable, growth-oriented environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provide engineering design support on water, wastewater, and reclaimed water projects across Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast.
• Perform hydraulic evaluations, design calculations, plan and profile drafting, and specification development.
• Support permitting processes with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Conduct field investigations, attend client meetings, and assist with construction-phase services.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and senior engineers to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
• Stay current on local utility agency standards and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in utility infrastructure design, including pipelines, pump stations, or treatment facilities.
• EI certification required; PE license preferred or ability to obtain PE within 6–12 months via reciprocity.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3D, Microsoft Office Suite, and hydraulic modeling tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving and criminal background.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• 5+ years of hands-on design experience in water/wastewater systems.
• Experience with plan and detail production, permit submittals, and coordination with reviewing agencies.
• Familiarity with permitting processes in Florida (FDEP, local municipalities).
• Proficiency in Civil3D and/or Revit.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For , here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Pensacola team . If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.